Civics & Government worksheets
Civics is the part of social studies a student uses as an adult. These worksheets cover who does what in government, what the Constitution and the Bill of Rights actually say, how a bill becomes a law, and what a citizen is entitled to and responsible for.
Topics in this subject
- The Three BranchesLegislative, executive and judicial — what each branch does, who works in it, and how the checks between them work.Grades 3–8
- The Bill of RightsThe first ten amendments, what each protects, and applying them to everyday situations.Grades 5–8
- Constitution BasicsThe Preamble, the structure of the document, and how amendments are made.Grades 4–8
- How a Bill Becomes a LawThe route from an idea to a signed law, in order, including committees, both chambers, the veto and the override.Grades 4–8
- Levels of GovernmentFederal, state and local — which level does what, and which one a citizen goes to for what.Grades 3–8
- Elections and VotingWho may vote, how an election runs, what the Electoral College does, and what a ballot looks like.Grades 3–8
- Rights and ResponsibilitiesThe rights citizens hold and the duties that come with them, from jury service to obeying the law.Grades 2–7