Here, this is to help immigrants to learn about the US to become citizens. I've found that it also helps people born a US citizen to understand their own government. You know, the stuff we all were supposed to learn in middle school. But I suppose many people slept through their Civics classes.
History and Government The United States is a representative democracy and its people play an important role in the governing process. Our government is based on several fundamental values including freedom, individual rights, equality, and opportunity. A basic understanding of U.S. history and government is important for everyone in the United States.
On that website I linked, you can type in "representative democracy" and it will bring up many links that help explain what a representative democracy is, and how the US is one.
Here, this is to help immigrants to learn about the US to become citizens. I've found that it also helps people born a US citizen to understand their own government. You know, the stuff we all were supposed to learn in middle school. But I suppose many people slept through their Civics classes.
History and Government The United States is a representative democracy and its people play an important role in the governing process. Our government is based on several fundamental values including freedom, individual rights, equality, and opportunity. A basic understanding of U.S. history and government is important for everyone in the United States.