Civic Resources
Understand the process. Participate with confidence.
AMEN connects minority communities and all interested visitors with practical resources to learn about government and take part in civic life. Choose a topic below to get started.
Civics education
Understand how American government works and the rights protected by the Constitution.
The three branches of government ↗
USAGov
Learn what Congress, the president, and the federal courts do.
The U.S. Constitution ↗
National Archives
Read the Constitution and explore its articles and amendments.
Civics lessons, videos, and games ↗
Annenberg Classroom
Explore free learning activities about government and individual rights.
Voting & elections
Find reliable information about voting procedures and serving your community at the polls.
Registration and voting information ↗
Vote.gov
Choose your state or territory for registration options and voting information.
Find your election office ↗
USAGov
Confirm local requirements, deadlines, polling information, and procedures.
Learn about serving as a poll worker ↗
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Find local requirements, training, hours, compensation, and application information.
Representatives & laws
Find the right public office and follow the decisions that affect your community.
Find and contact elected officials ↗
USAGov
Find contact resources for federal, state, and local representatives.
Follow federal bills and laws ↗
USAGov / Congress.gov
Find Congress.gov tools for bill text, amendments, and legislative progress.
Find your state legislature ↗
Congress.gov
Explore state bills, legislators, and legislative activity.
Community participation
Learn about public meetings and opportunities to give input on government decisions.
Find your local government ↗
USAGov
Look for meeting calendars, agendas, and public-comment instructions.
Explore federal proposals and public comments ↗
Regulations.gov
Read rulemaking documents and each docket’s instructions for submitting comments.
Language & access
Find language-assistance information, accessible voting resources, and guidance for raising concerns.
Language assistance in elections ↗
U.S. Department of Justice
Learn about election-language assistance in covered jurisdictions.
Voting accessibility resources ↗
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Explore accessible-voting information and assistance for voters with disabilities.
Voting rights and reporting guidance ↗
U.S. Department of Justice
Find where to report possible voting discrimination or accessibility concerns.
Community facts
Use reliable local data to better understand community needs and public services.
Explore your community with QuickFacts ↗
U.S. Census Bureau
Find local facts about population, language, education, housing, and more.
These links lead to independent government and educational resources and open in a new tab. Requirements and procedures can change; follow the relevant public office’s current guidance. AMEN is not affiliated with these providers.