This Econ/Government course covers the same topics covered in the non-Honors offering of Econ/Government; however, the topics are presented and explored at a higher level of academic expectation. This is a challenging course. Students should be aware that by choosing this course they are expected to deliver the level of effort and highest-quality work expected of an Honors program. The reading and writing requirement exceeds the non-Honors course offering. The course writing assignments will follow a format chosen by the teacher. These writing assignments may include, but not be limited to, frequent short papers of 1-3 pages in length and a research paper of 5-7 pages in length. Course readings will include the regular course work as well as various outside sources, which may be found online, in digital format, or provided in hard copy by the instructor.