US Government

US Government

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.