Government

Class overview

This course is a thorough study of the United States government. This course will focus on the Constitution, political beliefs and behaviors; political parties, interest groups, and mass media; Congress, the Presidency, bureaucracy, federal courts; and civil rights. Course material will be taught through a variety of means including: lecture and note taking, class discussion, intensive reading, group and individual projects, primary and secondary source analysis, and current events. 

This course is designed to promote higher-level thinking skills so students can analyze essential concepts pertinent to U.S. Government and Politics and their civic engagement within their communities. All information contained in this syllabus is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion.

Units of Study:

The curriculum is divided into the following units:

• Unit One: Foundations of Government

• Unit Two: Political Ideologies and Participation 

• Unit Three: Interactions Among Branches of Government

• Unit Four:  Civil Liberties and Civil Rights