This course is available in the Fall and in the Spring.
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credits: 0.50
Description:
The second of two courses, Honors American Government B starts with an overview of the basic rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens. Students explore constitutional freedoms, citizen requirements, and aspects of American law. Following units examine the participants in government, including the media, political parties, and interest groups. Students learn about local and state government structures, and complete the course with a unit in comparative politics. This Honors level course includes more rigorous curriculum and greater opportunities for students explore concepts, engage in independent research, and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
Units:
Liberty and Justice for All
In this unit, you will learn about the basic rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens. You will explore freedoms granted by the Bill of Rights. You will also study U.S. immigration policy as well as the requirements for U.S. citizenship. Finally, you will learn about aspects of American law, including the concepts of equal protection, privacy, and equal opportunity.
Participating in Government
In this unit, you will explore the different ways in which Americans participate in the political system. You will learn about the role and organization of political parties. In addition, you will study the election process in the U.S. You will also explore the roles and responsibilities of voters, and discover how they influence and are influenced by the political system. Finally, you will learn about the roles of interest groups, public opinion, and the media in American government.
Public Policies and Services
In this unit, you will explore public policies and services of the U.S. government. You will learn about how the government raises and manages money. You will also study the government's policies on business, the environment, public health, education, housing, and transportation. Finally, you will learn about the nation's foreign policy, and how it has changed over time.
State and Local Government
In this unit, you will learn about different roles and responsibilities of state and local governments. You will explore the similarities and differences in their history and organization. Finally, you will learn about the ways in which state and local government influences your daily life.
Political and Economic Systems
In this unit, you will identify the characteristics of different types of political systems. You will evaluate the relationship between economic decision-making and political freedom. Finally, you will compare capitalism, socialism, and communism.
Honors American Government B Final
In this unit, you will have the opportunity to prepare for and take the final exam. Since this is a comprehensive exam, it may be helpful to organize your notes in the order of the course outline before you begin to review. Using the test-taking strategies that you have previously learned can help you be successful with both objective and essay questions.
Online Text/eBook:
- iText United States Government
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