Facts That Inform and Inspire
We the People. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. All men are created equal. Freedom of the press. Trial by jury.
The ideals expressed at the founding of the United States, a great experiment in freedom and democracy, have continued to evolve for more than 250 years. Join us as we explore how America’s government began and how it functions today.
PolICY ISSUES
Why Some Americans Didn't Check the Box in 2020
From a lack of interest to concerns about COVID-19, the reasons are numerous
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How Well Do You Know Your Country?
Fifty states, 332 million people, and 245 years old. Beyond these basic facts, find out how well you know your fellow Americans.
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How Well Do You Know America’s Barrier-Breaking Leaders?
Test your knowledge about the first people of color in various branches of the U.S. government.
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How Much Do You Know About Federalism in the U.S.?
Six questions about the roles of our state and federal governments
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Trailblazing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
14 Americans who changed the face of U.S. government and military leadership
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America’s First Women in Office
10 trailblazers in top government and military positions, in their own words
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How Many of These Black American Leaders Do You Know?
15 men and women who broke color barriers in the U.S. military and government
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Where Did the Oath of Office Come From?
Our nation’s leaders have been sworn in since the early days of the republic
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Quiz Yourself on Our Three Branches of Government
How much do you know about the executive, legislative and judicial branches?
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How the Supreme Court Decides Which Cases to Hear
Nation’s highest court rules on only 1% of requests
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How Much Do You Know About the American Flag?
Test your knowledge on the stars and stripes and everything in between
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American Democracy Can Be Found at the Library
Libraries remain trusted places to learn and exchange ideas
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What Are Our Responsibilities as U.S. Citizens?
A Constitution and Citizenship Day Q&A with Jeffrey Rosen
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Want to Learn More?
We curated a list of resources about American democracy and history from trusted nonpartisan sources.
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