11- Civics

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 Civics


Civics is the study of government and how government policies affect the rights of citizens. Many students are taught about the branches of government and how policies that govern our daily lives are created. According to Civics Online, students who are well-versed in how our government functions are more likely to participate in elections and conduct more research about candidates.



According to Forbes, many states in the United States do not have a requirement for civics education. This has led to a severe lack of political literacy. However, many schools have pushed for civics classes to be a requirement in order to promote a deep understanding of how our country functions. The University of North Carolina has introduced the REACH Act- Reclaiming College Education on America's Constitutional Heritage. Acts such as this one have allowed older students to become more familiar with the branches of government, historical documents such as the Declaration of Independence, and historical speeches. For younger students, several organizations have created materials that can be used to introduce political concepts in an engaging way. 



Citizens who are familiar with civics education are more familiar with how to gain ownership of their homes and assets. They are also more likely to conduct thorough research and vote in current elections. It is extremely important to understand how the United States government in order to practice your full rights as an American citizen. 

This article was written with the help of AI.

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