Old US Government B

Course Overview:

American Government is a study of the American political system and how it functions. This course examines the fundamental political institutions of our nation and the governmental operations of the United States, both at home and abroad. Special emphasis is given to the role of citizens at the local, state, and national levels. First semester explores the ideas of philosophers from Thomas Aquinas through Enlightenment thinkers like Locke and Rousseau. The focus is on how the political idea incorporated into our system function and the evolution of American political institutions over our nations’ history.

US Government B Covers the domestic and foreign policies of the US Government during the 20th century and its implications to current affairs and state politics. Students will study American political history while keeping updated on current political events and affairs while considering how government legislation moves a society in one direction or another.

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Course Sub-pages:  

Unit 1: Domestic and Foreign Policy from 1860-1914 

Unit 2: Domestic and Foreign Policy, 1914-1945

Unit 3: American Domestic and Foreign Policy from 1945-1990 

Unit 4: American Domestic and Foreign Policy from 1990 to Present