American Civics: Social Studies Videos

This series explains how parts of American government and public finance actually work. You will learn about primaries, caucuses, and the Electoral College. You will also dig into Social Security, Medicare, pensions, payroll taxes, the national debt, and the fiscal cliff. These topics affect every paycheck and every election. Understanding them helps you follow the news and make sense of decisions that shape your future. No background is needed, though some videos include basic budget math.

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