Civics

Browse 11 editorially selected articles about civics, from introductory guides to detailed comparisons and practical references.

Asked How to Save Social Security Without Cutting Benefits, Harris Turns to Trump, Then: 'Those Who Follow Him ... Not His Voters' (October 21, 2024) video-article Congressional Committees: What They Do and Why explainer How the US Government Works: Three Branches Explained explainer How US Elections Work: Primary to Electoral College explainer Key Government Agencies Explained: CIA, FBI, DHS, EPA, IRS explainer Reagan's Question: 'Are You Better Off Than You Were 4 Years Ago?' (October 28, 1980) - and Trump Asked It Again in 2024 video-article RFK Jr.: 'FDR Met With Stalin ... Reagan Met With Gorbachev. Can't Biden Meet With Putin?' (June 20, 2023) video-article The 2026 Midterms: What's on the Ballot November 3 and How Control of Congress Is Decided explainer Understanding the Federal Budget Process explainer War Powers and the Iran War: What Congress Can and Can't Do explainer When Do 2026 Midterm Winners Take Office? The New Congress Timeline expanding