Read through this brochure to understand the steps of how a bill becomes a law and ways one can participate in their state government.

Learn the different branches of government and their respective legal powers that keep our democracy intact with an interactive lesson provided by PBS.

Learn which types of laws and programs are established by the different levels of government (local, state, federal) by using this one-page Q&A sheet that has 15 questions/examples.

Watch this quick Ted-Ed guide to the Bill of Rights, explaining Amendments 1-10 and how it has evolved to apply to our modern day society.

In this one-minute video, learn about the the First Amendment and the different kinds of rights that are protected by it.

The ACLU explains how the Bill of Rights was created, how it aimed to protect citizens, and also how it did not protect everyone.

Read this short article to get involved and have a say about decisions being made in your school district through Community Education Councils (CECs). CECs are "volunteer boards that contribute to decisions made around school district zoning, education material, school buildings and more."

This publication is an invaluable tool for citizens, municipal officials, teachers, students, and anyone who seeks to understand the complexity of state and local government.

These lessons provide an introduction to the complex makeup of New York State government and the governments of local, county, and state governments in New York City.

This two-page guide will help you learn all you need to know about community boards and how to join one.