AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

This course prepares students for their roles as informed, connected and engaged American citizens and Global citizens ready to participate in the American Political system. Students must understand the ramifications of political decisions at the local, state, national, and international levels as well as their interdependent nature. Students will know the basic building documents of the American Political system, their history and impact on current policies. Students will investigate the structure of the American government system, the three branches, Federalism and how these philosophies interact to form the American political milieu