US Government
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| Department | Social Studies |
|---|---|
| Length | Semester |
| Credit type | Unweighted |
| Teacher(s) | Mrs. Homes Mr. Bisbee |
US Government is a compulsory course taken by sophomores. It is taken in the first semester and is followed by Contemporary World History.
Course catalog description
This one-semester course explores the constitutional foundations of American government, the decision-making processes within and between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government and the changes which have occurred over time. Our rights and responsibilities as American citizens are also stressed together with the electoral process and issues of politics and the media.
Units
- The Constitution
- History
- Congress
- How Laws Are Made
- The Executive Branch
- The Supreme Court
- California Government
Should I take this course?
This course is required for all tenth graders.