Social Science

ECONOMICS/US GOVERNMENT PAIRING: The semester-long courses Economics and U.S. Government are paired. Students who enroll in Economics will automatically be enrolled in US Government the next semester. A civics course (government and/or economics) is required for graduation.

In this course, students learn Constitutional history, the role of the three branches of the national government, and the structure of the national, state, and local government. Students also study government budget analysis, the voting process, and public choice economics analysis of government programs and special interest groups. Through a variety of teaching methods including lectures, simulations, group activities, discussions, and debates, this course prepares students to participate in the American political system as part of an informed electorate.