U.S. Government & Civics

Grades: 11
Time: 9 AM–12:30 PM
Session 1: June 19 - June 30
Credit: Half-Credit
Phase: Honors
Anticipated Instructor: Kevin Walker
Prerequisites: This course is designed for rising juniors. This course is open to students in College Prep, Accelerated, and Honors Social Studies courses who have obtained teacher approval. Due to the intensive nature of the summer session, the course will follow the Honors curriculum.
Cost: $650
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This course is a survey overview of the formal and informal structure and processes of the U.S. Government, with a special emphasis on how students can participate in government and enact 
change. The course aims to prepare students to play an active and informed role in civic society. Topics covered include the principles of government; the founding and creation of the U.S. government; federalism; political parties; the electoral process; mass media; interest groups; voting rights; the legislative, executive, and judicial branches; civil liberties and civil rights; foreign policy and national defense.  

Prerequisites: This course is designed for rising juniors. This course is open to students in College Prep, Accelerated, and Honors Social Studies courses who have obtained teacher approval. Due to the intensive nature of the summer session, the course will follow the Honors curriculum.
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