Duration
10 Months
Prerequisites
None
Requirements
None
Course Summary
US Government examines the principles of democracy, the structure of the US government, and the role of citizens. It covers the three branches of government, power distribution, and policies on domestic, foreign, and economic issues. The course also involves analyzing historical documents and developing explanations through writing and presentations.
Describe how political systems function in current and historical societies.
Describe the founding of democracy in the United States, including the events leading to the American Revolution and the outcomes of the revolution.
Explain in detail the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
Describe the structure, powers, and operations of the three branches of the US government.
Compare how different levels of government interact in the United States between the local, state, and national levels.
Describe the rights of US citizens and the responsibilities of citizenship in promoting a vibrant democracy.
Explain the process for electing officials in the United States and the role of political parties in that process.
Analyze the formation of foreign and domestic policy in the United States and the impact those areas of policy have on US citizens.
Describe the operations of the US economy and how the government interacts with the economy.