Civics Class

Civics is a branch of political science that focuses on the role of citizens in their governments.  In many nations, it is a fundamental part of instruction for school students, ensuring that every citizen has at least a basic knowledge of it.  The study of civics may be combined with economics, because political and economic systems are often closely linked, and understandably both can be key to succeeding in society.

Students of this discipline, civics, look at both the duties and entitlements of citizens, ranging from paying taxes to receiving health care.  They may also examine some of the larger ethical issues involved in politics, along with the workings of specific systems of government. 

At a basic level, civics informs people about the societies they live in, and how they can interact with the government.  On a more advanced level, this field can involve an exploration of the social issues of a society, and look at the way in which history, social norms, economic policy and other factors influence the health of a nation and its government.

Think about the ways that laws affect the everyday lives of people.  Think about everything that affects you from the time you leave your home in the morning until you get to school.  Remember that laws cover both big issues, such as the number of days students go to school, and small issues, like what people must do at a crosswalk. 

How would life be different without the laws you experienced this morning?



We live in a Representative Democracy, which is a political class of elected representatives who are trusted to carry out duties for the electors - these may be responsible to any group in society, or none, once elected.

Civics needs to be taught again, starting in the elementary schools.  We need to build back up our citizenship, which is detrimental to the well-being of the future of America.