The goal of this course is to help students become better informed, more effective participants in the American political system. Students will explore the roots of the American government and the constitutional republic. They will also learn about the separation of powers and the three branches of power, the Bill of Rights, the privileges of citizenship, elections, and the media’s influence on politics. This course has replaced American (U.S) Government and Citizenship.
This course uses Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.
- Knowledge: U.S. Government and Civics
- Skill: Communications—Engage in Conversations and Discussions
- Attribute: Responsibility
What You’ll Learn
- Foundations of Government: Explore the roots of American democracy, constitutional principles, and the structure of a constitutional republic.
- Branches of Power & Federalism: Study how legislative, executive, and judicial branches interact, and how authority is divided among federal, state, and local governments.
- Citizenship, Rights & Responsibilities: Understand civil liberties, amendment protections, civic duties, and the privileges of being a U.S. citizen.
- Civic Participation & Media Influence: Examine elections, public opinion, the media’s role, and how individuals can engage as informed citizens.
- Credit Hours: 0.5
This course is part of our High School Program (Grades 12) bundle.
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
- 15 Sections
- 0 Lessons
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- Module 1: The Roots of American Government and a Constitutional Republic0
- Module 2: A Constitutional Republic: The Separation of Powers0
- Module 3: The Executive Branch0
- Module 4: The Legislative Branch and Article I of the Constitution0
- Module 5: The Judicial Branch0
- Module 6: The First Amendment0
- Module 7: Other Amendments in the Bill of Rights0
- Module 8: Federalism – Local and Tribal0
- Module 9: Economics and Budgets0
- Module 10: Rights and Obligations of Citizens0
- Module 11: Elections and Active Citizenship0
- Module 12: Elections and Active Citizenship Part 20
- Module 13: The Media and Politics0
- Module 14: The United States and the World0
- Module 15: Global Interdependence0
