8h Total
This course reviews 100 questions about U.S. government, history, and civics to
prepare learners to take the U.S. citizenship exam.
- Courses for English Language Learners, and is taught in English.
- Suitable for high beginner/low intermediate English listening and reading
ability. - Aligns with CASAS Competencies and Content Standards
- Each unit is a collection of short lessons that are 3 minutes or fewer. Units
usually take an hour or less to complete.
Unit 1: The President
Includes: Name of the president. How often a president is elected.
Unit 2: Government Political Parties
Includes: Name of major political parties. Political party of the current president.
Unit 3: Government: The Government’s Branches
Includes: Powers of the federal government. Branches of the federal government.
Unit 4: Government: The Legislative Branch
Includes: Parts of Congress. Number and roles of Congresspeople.
Unit 5: Government: The Judicial Branch
Includes: Name of highest court. Number and role of justices.
Unit 6: Government: The Executive Branch
Includes: Roles of the President, Vice President, Cabinet, Speaker of the House.
Unit 7: State
Includes: Powers of the State. State officials.
Unit 8: Review
Unit 9: Colonial Period and Independence
Includes: Original inhabitants of the continent. Facts about European settlers and
the Declaration of Independence.
Unit 10: Constitution: Origins, Principles, and Amendments
Includes: What the Constitution includes. Constitutional amendments.
Unit 11: Review
Unit 12: History: 1800s and 1900
Includes: Wars, Presidents, Movements, including Civil Rights, Women’s Rights.
Unit 13: Review
Unit 14: Citizenship and Democracy
Includes: Rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenships. Ways to participate in
democracy. National holidays.
Unit 15: Geography
Includes: States that border the U.S. Oceans, rivers, and famous landmarks.
Unit 16: Final Review