Citizens have a special role in society, with extra rights and duties. But, we are all part of society, which brings with it both civic duties and civic responsibilities. Duties are requirements...

The American Civil War was a “brother vs. brother” conflict. Each side had many similarities and the differences were often a matter of degree. The Union and Confederacy each had large militaries...

A theocracy is a government in which religion or faith plays the dominant role. It dictates the laws of the land. The first civilizations were theocracies. Theocracies often, but do not always, are...

The U.S. Constitution provides a framework for our national government.  Power is divided between the federal government and states (federalism).  Certain powers are assigned (delegated),...

A government is a manner in which a nation rules. There are MANY ways to run a country. Conversely, the lack of government is known as “anarchy.”  Some governments involve rule by a few,...

Arizona was the 48th state to join the United States. In time, however, Arizona became a very popular destination, even compared to other southwestern states. There are many reasons why this is true...