Students examine both the structure and function of American government at the international, national, state, and local levels. The course focuses on political decision-making, comparative political and economic systems, and the student's role as a citizen. Critical thinking, writing, research, and group-process skills are refined. Additionally, students will apply social science skills -historical thinking, geographic analysis, economic decision making, and responsible citizenship – to course content.
The course is aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning for Virginia and United States Government.
The course will be taught in a virtual format thereby satisfying the online graduation requirement for a virtual course.
Prerequisites
None
This course will be taught in a virtual format thereby satisfying the online graduation requirement for a virtual course.