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American Government

This upper-level high school course will look at US government from a biblical perspective and encourage students to appreciate their heritage. Students are challenged to be informed and empowered citizens who have a biblical perspective of government with this American Government course. Students will learn about our nation, its development over the last four centuries, and its system of government. Students will have the opportunity to examine primary sources that are foundational to understanding how the American government should operate. During this course, students will study the foundations of our country, the Constitution, the three branches of government, and political parties and politics. The student has a weekly study guide that they use for reference and to answer the questions after each reading. Parents have a study guide answer key available to them to grade and enter polls. In class students will participate in discussions and activities. They will also be preparing presentations and projects to share with the class throughout the year.

Resources and Materials:

  1. BJU Press American Government Student Text (4th Edition)


    — Author: BJU Press


    — ISBN-13: 9781628564242

  2. BJU Press American Government Student Activity Book (4th Edition)


    — Author: BJU Press


    — ISBN-13: 9781628565423

Categories:
Target Levels: Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12
High School Credits: 0.5

Tuition and Class Schedule by Academic Term:

  • Tuition and Fees

    • Paid Security Guard Fee for Safety of Students: $25.00

    • Fall Only Non DE: $450.00

Unit 1: America’s Foundations

The Only Sure Foundation

Forms of Government

Christianity, the Church, and Government


Unit 2: The Constitution

Constitutional Beginnings

The United States Constitution

Federalism

State and Local Government


Unit 3: The Legislative Branch

The Structure of Congress

The Powers of Congress


Unit 4: The Executive Branch

The Road to the White House

America’s Highest Office

The Federal Bureaucracy

Foreign Policy


Unit 5: The Judicial Branch

The Judiciary

Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, and Civil Responsibilities


Unit 6: Party Politics

The Party System

Campaigns and Elections

Public Policy and Politics

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