Direct involvement in civic life is emphasized in this single semester or full-year text for a United States civics or government course.
The text stresses citizen participation in civic life, how government works at all levels, and how the economy operates in the world today.
The content and organization follows guidelines set forth in Civitas: A Framework for Civic Education developed by the Center for Civic Education in collaboration with the Council for the Advancement of Citizenship and the National Council for the Social Studies.
Covers the nature of law, the political process, how the economic system works, and making a difference.
Reality Check features present real conflicts and situations that illustrate key chapter points.
Power of One highlights the civic accomplishments of real people.
Chapter review exercises include matching, multiple-choice, essay and document-based questions, and suggested activities.
Complete text of the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and Constitutional Amendments.
Students learn to apply acquired knowledge to real-life situations.
Varied question program ensures students will understand the concepts and ideas in the narrative and be able to apply their knowledge to real-life situations.
Concepts are clarified and amplified by original drawings, political cartoons, photographs, charts, tables, diagrams, and maps.