This project report describes the development of a literacy curriculum that introduced the elements of democracy. After reviewing existing print and video materials, a curriculum design team of literacy practitioners and civic activists prepared a draft curriculum and pilot tested it in six adult literacy classes. Based on feedback from teachers and students, a final curriculum was prepared. The final report is accompanied by the civic literacy curriculum. The curriculum consists of 20 2-hour lessons. EAch lesson states the purpose or the major theme and offers a thought-provoking reflection that could be used either to stimulate discussion or to encourage journal writing; a major reading section on civics; a vocabulary section; and reading comprehension questions. Throughout the lessons, there are exercises for small group or large group discussions. The lessons cover the following topics: introduction; a look at democracy; what is community; a clash of principles; civics and the social contract; the social context; Declaration of Independence; understanding the Declaration; democracy in action; Preamble to the Constitution; working government; understanding state and local government; politics and power; Bill of Rights; from the personal to the political; types of action; finding solutions; and suggestions for change. Other contents include an evaluation, list of useful texts, and handouts. (YLB)