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Adult Education U.S. Government
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Responsible citizenship means more than just paying taxes. It means understanding the principles and practices of government. It also means defining your beliefs as to what good government is. In this course, you will take on the role of a Washington D.C. intern and spend time working throughout the nation’s capital with all three branches of the government- and beyond. As you progress through the internship you will gain a greater understanding on the history of the country’s beginnings, and knowledge of how government functions at the local, state and national levels.
The purpose of this course is to help you become an informed and active citizen. In part, the Constitution asserts that, “Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed.” Make yours an informed consent.
Major Topics and Concepts
Segment 1:
- Origins of Modern Government and Types of Government
- Enlightenment Influences
- Declaration of Independence
- Articles of Confederation
- The Constitution
- Branches of Government, Checks and Balances and Federalism
- Judicial Branch, the Court System, and the Supreme Court
- The Amendments and the Bill of Rights
- Jury Duty
- Civil Rights, Civil Liberties and the Patriot Act
- The Legislative Branch, Powers of Congress and Congressional Elections
- Role of Political Parties and Interest Groups
- How a Bill Becomes a Law
- The Executive Branch, Presidential Elections and the Cabinet
- The Media and Politics
- Foreign, Domestic and Economic Policy
- Modern Day Presidents and Presidential Impeachment
- State Governments and State Constitutions
- Citizenship and the Rights and Responsibilities of United States Citizens
- Voting Rights and Responsibilities
- Function and Role of Local Governments
Competencies
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Student will demonstrate an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship by investigating the political processes and citizen involvement in local, state and national governments.
The Nature and Purpose of Government
Student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature and purpose of government and the fundamental ideals of the United States government by analyzing the political philosophy and practice of the United States Constitution and other relevant documents.
Structure and Function of Government
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the organization and operation of United States and New Hampshire government at all levels including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches by analyzing relevant documents.
Foreign Policy
Student will demonstrate an understanding of the United States' role in world affairs by assessing foreign policy.
