American Government - 2012-2013
Advanced Placement American Government
Honors American Government - BSU Concurrent Credit
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Eagle High School
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Successful completion of an American Government course is required by the State of Idaho. This year-long course will introduce students to the philosophies, theories and ideas that created the United States system of government. The class will examine the creation, organization and substance of the Contsitution of the United States. Students will learn the division of roles and responsibilities between our three branches of government. Analysis of political parties, stakeholders, citizen participation, elections, interest groups and the difficulties of balancing government power with individual rights will be discussed. This course will share responsibility with the Senior English course to implement the Senior Project that must be successfully passed for graduation.
Successful completion of an American Government course is required by the State of Idaho. This is a concurrent credit course and all students enrolled must take the course for concurrent credit. (POLS 101; 3 university credits earned at Boise State University at $65 per credit. )
The first semester of the course will introduce students to the philosophies, theories and ideas that created the United States system of government. The class will also examine the creation, organization and substance of the Constitution of the United States. Students will learn the division of roles and responsibilities between our three branches of government. Analysis of political parties, stakeholders, citizen participation, elections, interest groups and the difficulties of balancing government power with individual rights will be discussed.
The second semester will explore relationships between the national, state and local governments. Analysis of state and local government structures, including how different levels of government address,
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Eagle High School
Mark Snodgrass
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