Civics
Explore the rights and duties of citizenship. You will learn about the political, economic, and social development of the United States.
American Political Ideologies and Beliefs
American Attitudes About Government and politics
Ideologies of Political Parties
Ideology and Economic Policy
Ideology and Social Policy
Influences on Ideology
Political Socialization
Citizenship
Path to Citizenship
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Affirmative Action
Balancing Individual Freedom with Public Order and Safety
Balancing Minority and Majority Rights
Due Process, the Rights of the Accused, and the Right to Privacy
Selective Incorporation
Social Movements and Equal Protection
The Bill of Rights
The First Amendment
The Second Amendment
Foundations of American Democracy
Challenges of the Articles of Confederation
Constitutional Interpretations of Federalism
Federalism in Action
Government Power and Individual Rights
Ideals of Democracy
Principles of American Government
Ratification of the U.S. Constitution
Relationship Between States and the Federal Government
Types of Democracy
Interactions Among Branches of Government
Checks on the Judicial Branch
Checks on the Presidency
Congress: The Senate and the House of Representatives
Congressional Behavior
Expansion of Presidential Power
Legitimacy of the Judicial Branch
Presidential Communication
Roles and Power of the President
Structures, Powers, and Functions of Congress
The Bureaucracy
The Judicial Branch
Political Participation
Campaign Finance
Congressional Elections
Electing a President
Group Influencing Policymaking and Policy Outcomes
How and Why Political Parties Change and Adapt
Modern Campaigns
Political Parties
The Media
Third-Party Politics
Voter Turnout
Voting Rights and Models of Voting Behavior