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Glossary

Key civics terms and concepts explained plainly.

Viewpoint Discrimination in Civic Spaces

When does a government or public institution cross the line from protecting speech to silencing certain opinions? Understanding viewpoint discrimination helps us navigate that fine line in today’s debates over free expression.

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Injunctions in Today's Courts

When a judge tells someone to stop doing something right now, that's an injunction in action—like a legal pause button during a heated dispute.

GlossaryLegal TermsCourtsCivic Learning

What Is Democracy

Explore the foundation of many governments around the world and understand how democracy shapes our daily lives.

GlossaryGovernmentDemocracyCivic Engagement

Understanding Democracy

What does it really mean when we say a country is a democracy? Let's explore the core idea behind this important system of government.

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Separation of Powers

How do different branches of government keep each other balanced and fair?

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What Is Civic Responsibility

Civic responsibility is the idea that every member of a community plays a part in keeping that community strong and fair.

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Understanding Democracy

What does it really mean when we say a country is a democracy? Let's explore the key idea behind this important form of government.

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Separation of Powers

Understanding how government powers are divided helps protect our freedoms and keeps any one group from having too much control.

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Understanding Democracy

What does it really mean when we say a country is a democracy? Let's explore this important idea together.

GlossaryCivicsGovernmentDemocracy

Understanding Democracy

What does it really mean when we say a country is a democracy? Let’s explore the core idea behind this important system of government.

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Separation of Powers

How does dividing government authority help protect our freedoms and keep power balanced?

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