Open to Juniors and Seniors. The course focuses on the major events and personalities that have created and shaped American political and cultural institutions. Course materials include a standard textbook and handouts provided by the instructor. Various projects and learning activities may be assigned also at the discretion of the instructor. Open to Seniors only.
All electives are one semester.
A semester introduction to the Constitution and the American political process, designed particularly for those students who need an American Government course credit for college admission. The course focuses on how the Constitution has been interpreted over the last two centuries, on the structure of government mandated by the Constitution, on the daily operations of the American government 's three principal branches, and on the role of the individual citizen in the political process. There is no textbook but extensive electronic readings are required. Students will research and present specific topics. Special emphasis is placed on current political events.