American Government for Children

Citizens are the backbone of the American government, and the more people who participate, the stronger the government is. Learn the ins and outs of what a citizen is, find out what it takes to be a good one, and discover the rights and responsibilities all American citizens have. Kids will also get some tips on how they can get involved as good citizens at home and in their community and they will explore one of the most valued rights of an American citizen -- the right to vote.

American citizens live in a democracy, which is but one of the many different kinds of governments, viewers get clear-cut examples of how the American government makes, applies and enforces rules and laws. From the people who make our government run to comparisons with other forms of government from around the world, kids will get a better appreciation of the importance of the institution, and see the significance of a government that gets its power from the people!.

Learn the importance of the presidency, where he lives and what he does. Also how someone gets to be president and the qualities needed for the job.

Examples of how the American democracy makes, applies and enforces rules and laws. Comparisons to other forms of government around the world.

In this video, kids learn the ins and outs of what a citizen is, find out what it takes to be a good one, and discover the rights and responsibilities all American citizens have.

In this video, kids will explore the three different levels of American government, illustrating how they are alike, how they differ and where their paths cross.

This video discusses the three distinct branches of the American government - executive, judicial, and legislative - in detail while explaining why this separation of government is unique.