๐ Civic Education Hub
Learn how democracy works, recognize threats, and become an informed citizen
๐๏ธ How Democracy Works
Master the fundamentals of American democratic government and civic participation
Constitution & Amendments
The foundation of American democracy - from the Bill of Rights to modern amendments
Voting & Elections
How elections work, Electoral College, primaries, gerrymandering, and voting rights
How a Bill Becomes Law
The legislative process, committee system, filibuster, and presidential veto power
Civil Rights & Liberties
First Amendment freedoms, due process, equal protection, and landmark Supreme Court cases
๐ก๏ธ Protecting Democracy
Recognize threats to democratic institutions and learn how to defend them
Recognizing Authoritarianism
Warning signs, historical examples, and how democracies fail around the world
Free Speech & the First Amendment
Understanding your right to criticize power without government retaliation
Media & Democracy
Press freedom, media literacy, propaganda recognition, and fact-checking skills
Democratic Norms & Institutions
Unwritten rules, peaceful transfer of power, and institutional respect
Money in Politics
Campaign finance, lobbying, PACs, Citizens United impact, and corruption risks
๐๏ธ Government Structure
Understand the three branches of government and how they work together
Legislative Branch
Congress, House & Senate - how laws are made and representatives chosen
Executive Branch
President, Vice President, Cabinet - executing and enforcing the law
Judicial Branch
Supreme Court, federal courts - interpreting the Constitution and laws
Federalism
Federal vs state vs local government powers, 10th Amendment, state rights
โ๏ธ Government Operations
Understanding how government functions and what happens when it doesn't
๐ค Civic Engagement
Learn how to participate in democracy beyond just voting
Civic Engagement
How to participate beyond voting, contacting reps, town halls, peaceful protest
Political Parties & Partisanship
Two-party system, primaries, party roles, dangers of extreme partisanship
What Is a Dictator?
Understanding authoritarian leadership and its characteristics
Take the Dictator Test
Interactive assessment to identify authoritarian behaviors and tendencies
๐ Your Learning Progress
Start with the core democracy topics, then explore threats and protections. Each course builds on the previous ones to give you a complete understanding of American democracy.