About this project
About USA Simple Civics
You shouldn’t need a law degree or hours of research to understand how your government works.
Why we created this site
Government information can be hard to find and even harder to understand. Laws, elections, budgets, and voting records are spread across many websites and long documents. USA Simple Civics brings the basics together in one place and points readers to the original records.
Who this site is for
This site is for anyone who wants to understand the U.S. government. We aim to write clearly enough for a fifth-grade reader, while keeping the facts useful for adults, too. You do not need to know political terms before you start.
What you can learn
Explore how elections work, how laws are made, and what the three branches of government do. Learn about voting rights, important laws, U.S. history, immigration, government spending, and how elected officials vote.
Some pages explain the basics. Others let you explore public records and data.
Our promise: facts, fairness, and clear explanations
We aim to explain what happened, what the rules say, and where the information comes from. We do not tell you which party or candidate to support.
When people disagree about an issue, we try to explain the different views fairly and make clear which statements are facts and which are opinions. We use simple words and explain unfamiliar terms.
Where our information comes from
We link to government records, laws, election offices, and other reliable sources when they are available. We also explain our research approach so you can check the information yourself.
Rules and public data can change. For current deadlines, voting instructions, and legal requirements, check the linked official source.
What this site is — and is not
USA Simple Civics is an independent educational website. It is not run by the U.S. government or any political party.
Our explanations are summaries. They are not a substitute for the full law, official election instructions, or professional legal advice.
Questions or corrections?
We want to make the site clearer and more accurate. If you find a mistake, a broken link, or information that seems out of date, please tell us.
Explore the site
Pick a topic that interests you and start there. You can follow links to learn more or check the original records.
Elections and voting · Members of Congress · Important votes