High School Government and Politics
( 24 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Government and Politics
Overview of the course, importance of government and politics in daily life

Module #2
Basic Principles of Government
Types of governments, principles of democracy, and the US Constitution

Module #3
The Constitution:Structure and Articles
Overview of the US Constitution, its structure, and the 7 Articles

Module #4
The Bill of Rights
Origins, importance, and analysis of the first 10 Amendments

Module #5
The Three Branches of Government
Overview of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches

Module #6
The Legislative Branch
Structure, powers, and functions of Congress

Module #7
The Executive Branch
Powers, roles, and responsibilities of the President

Module #8
The Judicial Branch
Structure, powers, and roles of the Supreme Court and lower courts

Module #9
Federalism
Division of power between national and state governments

Module #10
Political Parties and Interest Groups
Types, roles, and influences of political parties and interest groups

Module #11
Voting and Elections
Electoral process, voting systems, and factors influencing voter behavior

Module #12
The Media and Politics
Role of media in shaping public opinion and political discourse

Module #13
Civic Participation and Engagement
Ways citizens can participate in the political process

Module #14
The Constitution in Action
Case studies of the Constitution in real-life scenarios

Module #15
Civil Liberties and Rights
Overview of civil liberties and rights guaranteed by the Constitution

Module #16
Economic Systems and Policies
Comparison of economic systems and government policies

Module #17
Foreign Policy and International Relations
Overview of US foreign policy and international relations

Module #18
State and Local Government
Structure, powers, and roles of state and local governments

Module #19
Public Policy and Decision-Making
Process of policy-making and factors influencing policy decisions

Module #20
Political Ideologies
Overview of major political ideologies, including liberalism, conservatism, and socialism

Module #21
Comparative Government
Comparison of governments around the world

Module #22
Current Events and Issues
Analysis of contemporary political issues and events

Module #23
Research and Analysis in Government and Politics
Research methods and tools for analyzing government and politics

Module #24
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in High School Government and Politics career

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