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United States Government
Course Cost: $270.00
Credit: .5Course Description: This required course in United States Government includes the basic structure and function of the American Federal Republic, a citizen’s role within the democratic political process, and the study of our Constitution. The course is divided into fourteen units with the primary focus on our national government. U.S. Governmental structure, duties, and powers at the state and local levels will be taught. Students who successfully complete this class will have an understanding of and be prepared to participate in the democratic process at both the national, state, and local levels.
Course Outline:
Introductory Unit
Unit 1 Political Heritage
Unit 2 The U.S. Constitution
Unit 3 Political Parties
Unit 4 Electoral Process and Voting
Unit 5 Legislative Branch
Unit 6 The Legislative Process
Unit 7 Executive Branch
Unit 8 U.S. Domestic Policy
Unit 9 U.S. Foreign Policy
Unit 10 Judicial Branch
Unit 11 Civil Rights and Liberties
Unit 12 State Government
Unit 13 Citizen Participation
Government Core Objectives:
Governments are created to promote order and security.
A democracy, such as the United States, protects society through its Constitution.
· What are the major political ideas and forms of government, past and present?
· What were the challenges in creating the U.S. government?
· How are American beliefs and principles reflected in the U.S. Constitution?The political process links the people to their government
· How does the electoral process function?
· How do individuals and organized groups impact the electoral process and public policy?The Constitution provides a framework for the function and structure of government.
The U.S. government protects the life, liberty, and property of its citizens.
· What is the structure and function of the three branches of government?
· How are individual rights protected by each branch pf government and the amendments to the Constitution?
· What is the purpose of U.S. foreign policy and what agencies and individuals participate in the process?
· What is the structure and function of the bureaucracy as it relates to the policymaking process?
Course Activities: research assignments, worksheets, writing assignments, quizzes, unit tests, and final exam.
