Civic Literacy
Learn how government and public institutions work.
CSC Civic Assistant
Understand government, public services, rights and civic responsibilities through clear and accessible guidance.
About the Civic Assistant
The CSC Civic Assistant helps citizens, students, educators and community members better understand public institutions, civic processes and everyday governance issues through simple, non-partisan explanations.
What it covers
Civic knowledge for everyday public life.
Public Services
Understand responsibilities across federal, state and local government.
Rights & Responsibilities
Explore civic rights, participation and accountability.
Civic Guidance
Get clear explanations to civic questions in everyday language.
Begin a conversation
Open the CSC Civic Assistant from any page.
Select the assistant button in the bottom corner of the screen to ask a civic question and receive a clear, non-partisan explanation. For legal or official matters, the assistant directs you to the appropriate public institution.