Congress & lawmaking
Understand the institutions that write laws, the steps a bill takes and the rules that shape debate.
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SERIES 01 / CIVIC DESK EXPLAINS
The system,
The system,
made simple.
Congress, courts, elections and the Constitution. Short, clear explainers about how American government works.
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Civic Desk Explains
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Courts & the Constitution
Explore the role of the courts and the constitutional rules that divide and limit government power.
Elections & representation
Get context for voting, representation and the systems used to select elected leaders.
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