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Objective: The objective of this class is to teach students about the governmental institutions that guide their lives within the United States. The student will also learn about basic laws and economic theories which will guide them in whatever course of study they decide on after graduation.

Topics to be covered include the following:

Foundations of Government
Consitution and Bill of Rights
Political Parties
Elections and Interest Groups
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch and Supreme Court
Laws and Courts
Basic Crash Course in Economics