A civics and media literacy resource from Scholastic Magazines
Everyone can get involved in government! Read We the People to learn about what you can do today.
Table of Contents
Five Things to Know About the Constitution
America's founding document
The Right Stuff
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
The Three Branches of Government
Sharing power in America
Democracy In Action
The Right To Vote
The struggle for voting rights
Every Vote Counts
Why don't more Americans vote?
Kids Get Involved
These Laws Are Kids' Stuff
Students help get laws passed
Making A Difference
Kids work on important issues
Know the Source
Tips for finding trustworthy sources
Don't Be Fooled by Fake News
Learn to separate fact from fiction
Take The Quiz!
Becoming an American
Could you pass the U.S. citizenship test?
Additional Resources
Our Government
The Thirteen American Colonies
The Constitutional Convention
The Bill of Rights
First Amendment Freedoms
The Presidency of the United States
The Supreme Court of the United States
What Citizenship Means
Getting Involved
The Nineteenth Amendment
Voting
Homelessness
Media
Reference Materials
Journalism
Social Media