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Whether you're looking for information for a classroom assignment or are just interested in the United States system of government, you will find links to videos and other civics-related content selected just for you. Don't miss the civics contests and your chance to win a prize!
Civics Videos from the U.S. Courts
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (YouTube)
- Federal Courts Civics Education and Courtroom Programs (U.S. Courts Website) - Links to short videos on topics like separation of powers, the rule of law, and aspects of the judicial system
Other U.S. Courts Civics Sites
- Civics Essay Contests and Constitution Day Programs (Fourth Circuit)
- Connections: You, Your Courts, Your Democracy (Sixth Circuit) - Public website with teacher and student resources, information about the federal courts, and descriptions of court civics programs
- Federal Judicial Center's Civic Education About the Courts Page (FJC) - Includes historical documents and other information
- Judicial Learning Center Student Center - Covers topics like the role of the Federal Courts, organization of the Federal Courts, how courts work, and landmark cases
- Justice for All: Courts in the Community (Second Circuit) - Public website produced by the Second Circuit which includes information on court programs, educational materials for high school and adult learners, distance learning, and courthouse visits
- Online Tools Make Civics Accessible to Teachers, Parents, and Teens (U.S. Courts Website) - Includes links to YouTube videos about the courts covering topics like The Rule of Law and Separation of Powers and link to a civics knowledge survey
More Great Civics Sites
- iCivics - Founded and led by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, iCivics provides students with the tools they need for active participation and democratic action, and teachers with the materials and support to achieve this. Their free resources include print-and-go lesson plans, award-winning games, and digital interactives. They also have a new video series, About the U.S. Constitution: The Constitution EXPLAINED Video Series.
- U.S. Voting Laws and Legislation - This site tracks voting laws at the state level and covers all 50 states. It can be useful for seeing what is currently in place for a particular state as well as what has been recently proposed in the state's legislature.