Civics education aims to prepare students to be informed and active citizens who understand the principles and responsibilities of democracy.
The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, establishing the structure of government and the rights of citizens.
Federalism refers to the system in which power is shared between a central government and state or local governments.
The U.S. government is divided into three branches: legislative (makes laws), executive (enforces laws), and judicial (interprets laws).
The First Amendment protects freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
