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Three soldiers in military gear stand in front of an American flag beside text promoting Selective Service registration, including a message about national readiness and legal requirements for males aged 18 to 25
Updated: 7/17/2025
Registering With the Selective Service System

The Selective Service is an independent agency of the United States government that maintains a list of U.S. citizens and...

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A woman wearing a green headscarf is driving a yellow car, looking worried as she glances in the rearview mirror. Behind her, a police car with flashing red and blue lights is approaching.
Updated: 7/9/2025
How to Interact with Police in the United States

The role of the police in the United States is to respect, protect, and uphold the civil rights of individuals...

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A view of the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C., featuring its iconic dome and neoclassical architecture. The building is set against a blue sky with some clouds.
Updated: 7/3/2025
U.S. Law: Rule of Law

The United States of America is governed by a system intended to ensure order and to protect citizens through laws...

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A woman is holding a megaphone and speaking into it while standing under an umbrella in the rain. She appears to be at an outdoor event or protest, with blurred greenery in the background.
Updated: 4/29/2025
U.S. Law: First Amendment Rights

There are 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These amendments protect people’s rights in the U.S. The First Amendment provides...

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An empty courtroom featuring wooden furnishings, a judge's bench, jury seats, and a witness stand. The room is well-lit with chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, and an American flag is visible behind the judge's bench.
Updated: 7/3/2025
Rights and Responsibilities

In the United States, laws protect the rights of all people, including newcomers. You must learn and follow the laws...

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