In this course, students learn about the government and economic system of the United States and their role in it. They begin their study with looking at colonial America and the importance of the documents, such as the Constitution, that the Founding Fathers wrote. Students then turn their attention to the structure of the U.S. government as they learn about the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. They study the role of elections, voting, and public opinion in the American political process, as well as the role that state and local governments play. They learn citizenship skills that will enable them to participate in their government and communities throughout their lives. Turning to economics, students study the free enterprise system that the American economy is based on and learn about how economic growth is measured, types of businesses, the process of developing the government budget, and the role the government takes in the U.S. economy. They also gain personal finance knowledge, such as the importance of budgeting, saving, and the responsible use of credit. Students examine the role that banks and international trade play in their lives. They also look at the different types of economies in the world, the interdependence of countries today, and the spread of democracy around the world.When enrolling in the full year option of this course it will be delivered in two semesters. Transcripts will reflect each semester separately
