COURSE OUTLINE:
Unit 1 Foundations of American Government
Principles of Government
Origins of American Government, Foundations of Patriotism and Citizenship
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
Federalism
Unit 2 Political Behavior: Government by the People
Political Parties
Voters and Voter Behavior
The Electoral Process
Unit 3 The Legislative Branch
Congress
Powers of Congress in Action
Unit 4 The Executive Branch
The Presidency
The Presidency in Action
Unit 5 The Judicial Branch
The Federal Court System
Civil Liberties: First Amendment Freedoms
Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Freedoms
Civil Rights: Equal Justice Under the Law
Unit 7 Participating In State and Local Government
Organization of State and Local Government
State and Local Government in Action
Unit 8 The Illinois Constitution
Functions of State and Local Government