What is civics

This document defines and explains different forms of government. It begins by defining civics as the study of citizenship and government. It then discusses why governments are needed, listing their main functions as making laws, keeping order, providing services, and preventing anarchy. The document also outlines different levels of government and describes various types including democracy, monarchy, socialism, communism, and authoritarian forms like dictatorship. It concludes by defining religious governments known as theocracies.