Course Description

Grades 11-12

United States Government

Philosophy Statement:  From creation to the present day, God has been involved in the governing of man.  By studying the past, we see how God works His will in the lives of those who follow Him and how He has spoken and intervened in history.  The study of history should yield an appreciation and realization of the things God has accomplished through people and nations since the creation of the world and His love and concern as He controls the events of world history.

Course Objective:  The course studies the foundation, structure, and practice of the Constitution of the United States of America.  Through discernment and participation in government, students are encouraged to take godly values and morals into a sinful society. 

Textbooks:      American Government for Christian Schools

                        Bob Jones University Press

                        Copyright 1998

Materials:

• Textbooks
• Videos
• Research Guides

Time Allotment:  44 minutes per day, 5 days per week for one semester

Course Content:

• Government
• Republic
• Constitution
• Civil Rights
• Political Parties
• Congress
• President
• Judicial

Areas to be evaluated:

• Homework assignments
• Short writing assignments
• Tests
• Research paper

Additional activities:

• Research paper on a government issue that affects their daily life