US Government

Description

Responsible citizenship, including civil and political participation is essential to maintain a representative government that truly represents the people of the United States. In this course, students learn about the structure of government and how it shares power at the local, state and federal levels. This course also explores founding principles that inspired the Constitution and Bill of Rights, preserving the freedoms that students experience daily. Students will examine the processes of each branch of government, the election process, and how citizens can impact public policy. The media, interest groups and influential citizens provide examples of how the government can be effected by informed and active participants. Students will examine the U.S. Court system, and become a part of the process by participating in the judicial decision making process. They will also discover ways the United States interacts with countries around the world, through domestic policy, foreign policy and human rights policy. Completion of this course will allow you to act as an informed citizen who is ready to participate in the American democracy! 

Major Topics and Concepts

Module 1: What Is Citizenship?

01.00 Citizenship Introduction
01.01 Natural Rights
01.02 What Is Citizenship?
01.03 Citizens in Action
01.04 Service Project
01.05 Citizenship Review

Module 2: Foundations

02.00 Foundations Introduction
02.01 Revolutionary Ideas
02.02 The Constitution
02.03 The Anti-Federalists
02.04 Federalism
02.05 The Bill of Rights
02.06 Foundations Review
02.07 Foundations Module Exam

Module 3: Policy and Elections

03.00 Policy and Elections Introduction
03.01 The Legislative Branch
03.02 Public Policy
03.03 The Executive Branch
03.04 Influencing Policy
03.05 Media and Politics
03.06 Elections and Voting
03.07 Policy and Elections Review
03.08 Policy and Elections Module Exam

Module 4: The Courts and Civil Liberties

04.00 Courts and Civil Liberties Introduction
04.01 The Judicial Branch
04.02 Judicial Review
04.03 The Decision
04.04 Civil Rights
04.05 Comparing Governments
04.06 Foreign Policy
04.07 Courts and Civil Liberties Review
04.08 Courts and Civil Liberties Module Exam
04.09 U.S. Government Final Exam