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A civics and government curriculum covering constitutional principles, institutions, federalism, civil liberties, civil rights, elections, media, public policy, and civic participation.

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Government & Civics curriculum

A civics and government curriculum covering constitutional principles, institutions, federalism, civil liberties, civil rights, elections, media, public policy, and civic participation.

Pacing
8 units, 16-28 weeks self-paced
Units
8 unit sequence
Practice
640 checked answers
Support
Self-paced or tutor-guided
Outcomes
  • Explain how government power is structured, limited, contested, and used.
  • Read civic texts, data, court cases, and policy arguments critically.
  • Participate in civic life with evidence instead of slogans.

Unit sequence

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  1. 01

    Constitutional foundations

    • Use popular sovereignty, separation of powers, checks and balances, and rule of law.
    • Explain founding debates and constitutional compromise.

    Practice: Annotate a constitutional passage and identify the principle it uses.

  2. 02

    Federalism and institutions

    • Compare national, state, and local powers.
    • Explain legislative, executive, and judicial roles.

    Practice: Trace one policy problem across levels and branches of government.

  3. 03

    Congress and lawmaking

    • Explain representation, committees, parties, leadership, and bill passage.
    • Analyze incentives that shape lawmaking.

    Practice: Map how a bill becomes law and where it can fail.

  4. 04

    Presidency and bureaucracy

    • Explain formal and informal presidential powers.
    • Analyze agencies, regulation, and implementation.

    Practice: Evaluate one executive action by authority, constraint, and impact.

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