Credit: 0.5 | Prerequisite: World Geography, World History, and U.S. History
This one semester course examines the origins, development, structure, and functions of American national government. Students study topics including constitutional framework, federalism, the branches of government, civil rights and liberties, political participation, and policy formation. Upon completion, students demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts
and participatory processes of the American political system. Basic concepts of Texas government and its relationships with federal government are also examined.