American Government & Economics is an in depth study of our Federal, State, and Local governments. This curriculum allows the student to look at the way government functions through the social, political, and economic aspects of our unique system. Included in the course will be a mock political campaign as well as a strong emphasis on the current political issues of today. The economic aspect of this course will survey the basic economic systems, which exist throughout the world. However, the major emphasis will be placed on the free enterprise system developed from the teachings of Adam Smith through today’s private enterprise system.

Units of Study Titles

Foundations of American Government and Constitutions

Federalism

Branches

Civil Rights and Liberties

Elections Process

Linkage Institutions

Public Policy

Comparative Politics

State and Local

Foundations of Economics