Civics and Government

Understand government and citizenship.

General curriculum — a grade-specific version for Grade 3 is in development.

Purpose of government

Describe why governments exist.

Types of government

Identify types of government.

Local government

Describe local government.

State government

Describe state government.

Federal government

Describe federal government.

Separation of powers

Describe separation of powers.

Checks and balances

Describe checks and balances.

The three branches

Describe the three branches of government.

Elections and voting

Describe elections and voting.

Civic participation

Describe civic participation.