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Free Civics study guide: 6 units with summaries, key ideas, flashcards and 30 practice questions with step-by-step solutions.

Lines up with: State civics exams; US citizenship (naturalization) civics test.

Units

1. UNIT 01

   Foundations of government

   American government grew from Enlightenment ideas, English traditions and colonial experience, expressed in the Declaration of Independence.
2. UNIT 02

   The Constitution and the Bill of Rights

   The Constitution replaced the weak Articles of Confederation with a stronger government built on key principles and protected rights.
3. UNIT 03

   The three branches of government

   Congress makes laws, the president enforces them, and the courts interpret them, with each branch checking the others.
4. UNIT 04

   Federalism, state and local government

   Federalism divides power between the national and state governments, and state and local governments handle much of daily life.
5. UNIT 05

   Citizenship, rights and responsibilities

   Citizens have rights protected by the Constitution and courts, along with duties and responsibilities to their communities.
6. UNIT 06

   Political participation, elections and media

   Citizens participate through voting, parties, interest groups and civic action, and they need media literacy to stay informed.