This course is intended for those that want to understand US or American Civics, History, and Government. We will meet twice a week.

Civics is the study of the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens, and of the government's function and role in our lives. In this course, we'll marry classic civics with contemporary concepts to more accurately explore the modern state of our government.   

In addition, civics is best understood when students understand HOW we got here. Immersed in this civics curriculum are countless bits of forgotten US history so they can see the full story!  

Weeks 1 - 2: Citizenship
What is Civics?
What does it mean to be a citizen?

Weeks 3 - 4: Ancient Civilization
Ancient Roman Government
Founding Bill of Rights

Weeks 5 - 6: Government
What is Government?
Forms of Government
Roots of United States Democracy
United States Democracy
Bill of Rights
Federalism:  National, State, and Local Powers
Citizen Participation
Political Campaigns and Elections
Legislative Branch: Lawmakers
Legislative Branch:  Lawmaking
Executive Branch:  Chief Executive
Executive Branch:  Federal Budget
Judicial Branch:  Courts and the Law
Judicial Branch:  Criminal Justice System