 The content of this course include, but is not limited to, the study of the interrelationship between American government and the American economic system, documents that shape US political traditions, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Federalist Papers. The purpose of this course is to enable students to gain an understanding of American government and political behavior that is essential for effective citizenship and active involvement in a democratic American society. |
| THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT |
| Lesson 1 |
| The Many Forms of Government |
| 1.1 Unlimited Governments |
| 1.2 Limited Government |
| 1.3 The united States Constitution |
| Lesson 2 |
| The Political Process |
| 2.1 What is the Pollitical Process |
| 2.2 Political Parties |
| 2.3 Mass Media Influence Our Opinions |
| Lesson 3 |
| The United States Congress |
| 3.1 The Role of Congress |
| 3.2 How Congress is Organized |
| 3.3 Powers Given to Congress |
| 3.4 How a Bill Becomes a Law |
| Lesson 4 |
| The Presidency |
| 4.1 Who can Be President? |
| 4.2 The Many Roles of the President |
| 4.3 How the President is Elected |
| Lesson 5 |
| The Judiciary |
| 5.1 The Constitutional Foundation for the Federal courts |
| 5.2 Structure of State and Federal Courts |
| 5.3 The Makeup of the Supreme Court |
| Lesson 6 |
| State and Local Government |
| 6.1 Federalism: A Constant Tug of War |
| 6.2 State Government |
| 6.3 Counties and the States |
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