American Government (Honors)
Course Description:
This nine-week course satisfies the government requirement for
graduation and includes an accelerated study of the United States
government including the development of our political system, the U.S.
Constitution, Bill of Rights, federalism, civil liberties, political parties
and political theory. Students will learn the workings of our executive,
legislative and judicial branches. Students will also be exposed to the
workings of the government of Georgia and the local level. Citizenship
rights and responsibilities are emphasized. Students will participate in
research-based simulations possibly including the US Supreme Court,
U.S. House of Representatives, a presidential election campaign, and
will draft and debate their own proposed laws. Current events and real
life applications of the content will be emphasized. Students will analyze
primary source documents from the U.S. Government and will write
about them. They will also be given scenarios involving the government
and will suggest legal resolutions to them in line with the roles/powers
of government branches.
Pre-requisites: U.S. History
Grade Level: 12
Terms Offered: Fall & Spring
Units of Credit: 0.5
Quality Points: 0.5