Course Description: Â United States Government will assist students in acquiring knowledge of the structure, functions, and development of our system of government. Â The course will analyze the political institutions, processes, and civic values inherent in our political system and provide students the opportunity to develop and apply the participatory skills needed to carry out civic responsibilities and exercise their rights as citizens. Â It will also provide students the opportunity to analyze and compare political institutions, processes, and civic values of the United States with those of other political systems as well as opportunities to develop appropriate democratic values and support for the American free enterprise system.
Length:Â 1 semester
Credits:Â .5 credits
*Student must be entering or in 12th grade to take this course.