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Explore student-friendly civics resources—games, primary sources, constitutional tools, and learning hubs—to strengthen civic knowledge and participation.

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These resources support learning about government, the Constitution, courts, and civic action. Many are free and work well for independent learning or classroom use.

Federal government basics

Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government

Student-friendly explanations from the Government Publishing Office to learn about the federal government.

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Civics & citizenship

Bill of Rights Institute

Supports civic education that helps students examine the story of our country and practice the skills of citizenship.

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Civic life & engagement

The Civic Trust

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation initiative promoting understanding of and involvement in American civic life.

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World constitutions

Constitute

Lesson plans bringing the world’s constitutions into classrooms (Grades 5+), empowering students as citizens.

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Primary sources

Constitutional Sources Project

A searchable, indexed digital library of sources on the creation, ratification, and amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

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Games & learning

iCivics

Founded by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor; includes 260+ resources, tools, learning materials, and educational games.

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Representative government

Indiana University Center on Representative Government

Nonpartisan civics resources and activities to strengthen understanding of representative government and civic engagement.

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Hawaiʻi civics

King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center

Law-related education activities and resources for schools, colleges, and the public.

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LOC primary sources

Library of Congress

Classroom materials and professional development for using primary sources from the Library’s digital collections.

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National Archives

National Archives

Resources promoting civic literacy and engagement, including materials for analyzing primary sources.

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Constitution learning

National Constitution Center

Brings people together to learn about, debate, and celebrate the U.S. Constitution.

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Supreme Court

Supreme Court Historical Society

Resources on American democracy, the Constitution, and landmark Supreme Court decisions.

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