U.S. Government (Period 3)

Students in grade twelve pursue a deeper understanding of the institutions of American government. They compare systems of government in the world today and analyze the history and changing interpretations of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the current state of the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches of government. An emphasis is placed on analyzing the relationship among federal, state, and local governments, with particular attention paid to important historical documents such as the Federalist Papers. These standards represent the culmination of civic literacy as students prepare to vote, participate in community activities, and assume the responsibilities of citizenship.

In addition, students will read various articles and view films and documentaries to get a better understanding of how government functions. Students will also participate in two projects during the semester: 1) Constitutional Amendments, and 2) major Supreme Court cases/decisions.