Learning about the American culture.

Truths, Virtues and Codes of Conduct

Did you know that many of the founding fathers created and posted their "Words of Wisdom" or "Codes of Conduct" in their homes for their family members, friends and neighbors to observe?  These were life lessons that were the summation of the experiences of each head of household, the father in the majority of homes back then, that he established in the home. 

What is American Civics all about?

Webster's dictionary defines the word civics as "a social science dealing with the rights and duties of citizens". So what does that really mean? What are the relationships between the citizenry and government? What does it mean to "be a citizen"?  How is that designation interpreted in other nations as well as our own?