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Key Historical Documents

Key Historical Documents

A handful of founding documents shaped American government, and the test returns to them again and again. Knowing what each one did — and the ideas it introduced — lets you answer questions about the roots of U.S. democracy with confidence. Continue your GED preparation Practice this skill in GED Social Studies for Beginners Use […]

Contemporary Public Policy

Contemporary Public Policy

Once officials are elected, they get to work making public policy — the decisions and laws that address problems in society. Knowing how a problem becomes a policy, and how a bill becomes a law, is a practical civics skill the test rewards. Continue your GED preparation Practice this skill in GED Social Studies for […]

Political Parties, Campaigns, and Elections

Political Parties, Campaigns, and Elections

Rights, Liberties, and Civic Responsibilities

Rights, Liberties, and Civic Responsibilities

The Three Branches and Checks and Balances

The Three Branches and Checks and Balances

The Constitution, Federalism, and Amendments

The Constitution, Federalism, and Amendments

Principles of American Constitutional Democracy

Principles of American Constitutional Democracy

Types of Government

Types of Government

Reading Graphs, Maps, and Political Cartoons

Reading Graphs, Maps, and Political Cartoons

Chronology, Cause and Effect, and Comparison

Chronology, Cause and Effect, and Comparison

Point of View, Bias, and Propaganda

Point of View, Bias, and Propaganda

Main Ideas, Vocabulary, and Conclusions

Main Ideas, Vocabulary, and Conclusions