Participation in Democracy

This course is designed to give the student a better understanding of the framework of government on both the national and local level. Through the course students will gain a deeper understanding of their own political thought, and the thoughts of those in power. 

The following is a general guideline for the essential understanding students will be striving for during this semester course:

Quarter 3:

• Introduction to Government
• Foundations/Principles of American Government
• The Constitution & Federalism
• Bill of Rights
• Foundations of Citizenship - Duties and Responsibilities
• Political Parties & Ideology

Quarter 4:

• Campaigns and Elections
• The Legislative Branch
• The Executive Branch
• The Judicial Branch
• Civil Liberties
• Foreign Policy and Comparative Government
• State & Local Government
• Legal Rights and Responsibilities
• The American Legal System