20 weeks · Grades 6-adult
Civics and Government
Twenty government types, one student, and consequences that arrive on schedule.
A civics track built for families and for adults studying for real-world citizenship. Students study how governments are structured, how power is limited, how elections work, and what rights and duties citizenship carries, then run their own government and feel the results.
What your student will be able to do
- Describe the structure and limits of a constitutional government
- Compare democracy, republic, monarchy, and authoritarian systems
- Explain how laws are made and how they can be changed
- Understand rights, duties, and the citizenship process
- Participate in a structured debate with evidence
Scope and sequence
| When | Focus | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-3 | What government is for | Write a one-page charter for your nation |
| Weeks 4-7 | Systems compared | Run your nation under two systems and log the difference |
| Weeks 8-11 | Constitutions and rights | Draft a five-article bill of rights |
| Weeks 12-15 | Elections and representation | Hold an election, count the votes, transfer power |
| Weeks 16-20 | Citizenship in practice | Apply for citizenship in another player's nation and defend your case |
What you need
- • Copy of a national constitution
- • Debate prompt cards
- • Free SFC Nations account
Unit studies in this track
American Government Unit Study
6 weeks · Civics · Grades 6-12
Read the Constitution, then run a government and find out why every clause is there.
Citizenship Preparation Unit Study
8 weeks · Civics · Grades 8-adult
Built for adults preparing for naturalization and for students who want civics that counts.
Printables for this track
Questions parents ask
Is this useful for adults studying for a citizenship test?
Yes. The rights, duties, and structure sections are written to be useful for adult learners as well as students.
Is it US-specific?
No. It compares systems worldwide, with a dedicated American government unit study for families who need that focus.