Government

Know what the president can and cannot do. Helps you understand leadership limits anywhere.

Know who represents you and how to reach them. Apply this networking skill anywhere you need influence.

Use government websites to find information you need. Great skill for research projects and fact-checking.

Know which level of government handles what issues. Helps you solve problems and know who to contact.

Understand where tax money goes and what governments prioritize. Useful for any budget analysis.

See how government branches limit each other's power. Apply this balance thinking to any organization.

Understand how courts work and review laws. System navigation for any legal issue.

Understand how ideas become laws. Useful for following any step-by-step process.

Know what information government must make public and how to access it. Transparency skills for any organization.

Know how government hiring works and what protections public employees have. Career knowledge for public service.

Know what governments can do during emergencies and when those powers should end. Crisis management understanding.

Know rules about conflicts of interest and corruption. Ethics awareness for any professional environment.

Monitor whether government programs actually work. Performance evaluation skill for any service provider.

Understand how government agencies actually work. Navigate any large organization more effectively.

Access benefits, licenses, permits, and services you're entitled to. Service navigation for adult life.

Show up to city council, school board, and community meetings. Learn how decisions get made anywhere.

Navigate federal, state, and local government websites efficiently.

Track government spending on contractors and hold officials accountable for your tax dollars.

Participate in census and other data collection that affects your community's representation and funding.

Know the difference between federal and state government powers. Helps you contact the right people.

Understand state authority to regulate for health, safety, and welfare