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.