Principles of American Democracy
2703 CA
This semester-long course discusses types of governments, focusing on the American form of government. Throughout the course, students will learn about a variety of topics. Topics in this course include:
- International governments
- Philosophers that influenced the development of government
- A history of government types
- The rise of democracy
- The structure and organization of the United States government
- The importance of the U.S Constitution
- The three branches of government
- How bills become law
- American political parties
- Voting and elections
- Citizenship and civic responsibilities
After completing the course, students should be able to answer a variety of questions relating to government and demonstrate a number of social studies skills.
OBJECTIVES
- Understand the history of government
- Answer the question "What is the American form of government?"
- Identify American values associated with the American form of government
- Recognize the importance of the American Founding Fathers
- Identify unalienable rights
- Understand the importance of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights
- Identify the importance of checks and balances
- Understand how candidates are nominated and elected to public office
- Understand the importance of voting and civic responsibility
- Use social studies terminology appropriately
- Transform information from one form to another
- Demonstrate good writing skills
State: California
Grade Level: 12
Category: History & Social Sciences
Course Length: Year