American Government

The successful student will gain an understanding of, and an appreciation for, the many facets of government and citizen participation in the United States.  The US Constitution and other founding documents such as the Declaration of Independence will be studied and reflected extensively.  Further, the historic development of the government and its functions at the national, state, and local levels will be studied and considered. The student will gain an understanding of how government functions both in theory and in reality.

American Government is a graduation requirement.

American Government is a state-tested subject. All students must take the state test.