U.S. Government: Constitutional Principles and Civic Participation

U.S. Government: Constitutional Principles and Civic Participation

U.S. Government: Constitutional Principles and Civic Participation

Explore constitutional principles, the three branches, political participation, and landmark Supreme Court decisions through reading, writing, and source analysis.

U.S. Government: Constitutional Principles and Civic Participation

Paid once.

Level
Intermediate
Ages
13–18
Duration
50 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
7

Class Experience

This seven-week course expands on foundational U.S. government topics in the Constitution, emphasizing constitutional principles, the three branches, political participation, and landmark Supreme Court cases. Students practice critical reading and writing while learning to interpret multiple sources and relate current events to constitutional rights.

Learning Outcomes

  • Distinguish the three branches of the U.S. government and their functions

  • Analyze current events and relate them to Constitutional rights and powers

  • Describe rights and limitations as defined by the Supreme Court

  • Compare political ideologies and international political systems

  • Identify reasons for political participation and propose evidence-based ways to improve participation

Prerequisites

Materials needed:

There will be no "required" items to be completed, but I will be supplying an optional notes guide for learners and and overview of each topic with several optional activities to dig-deeper into the content and/or review (if necessary).

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