American Government and Economics

The principles, structure, and functions of democracy and free enterprise, presented in a way that encourages the student to become an informed, responsible citizen. General Program requirement only

This High School Course is also offered as part of the General Correspondence Diploma program.

Credits: 1 Unit

Course ID: SS14

Course Area: Social Studies

Course Type: General

Study Method: Correspondence

Key Topics:
Early U.S. government; the Constitution; Ashworth College High School; the Bill of Rights and other amendments; the three governmental branches; how a bill becomes law; Federalism; state and local governments; political parties; campaigns; elections; PACS and interest groups; paying for government; the four economic systems; reading a stock market report; labor unions; saving, borrowing, and investing; the Federal Reserve; economic growth; the S & L mess; international trade.

Text:
Civics - Citizenship, Economics, & You Glencoe/McGraw-Hill