Government/Economics is a course designed to help students become prepared that will give students an understanding of the world they will be entering soon.  The course will primarily focus on government, with economics distributed throughout the course.  Students will be asked to demonstrate a working knowledge of development, adaptations, and processes of government and basic macroeconomic concepts.

Unit #1:  The Purpose of Government

•  People and Government
•  Origins of American Government
•  The Constitution

Unit #2:   The Legislative Branch

• Organization of Congress
• Development of Congressional Powers
• How a Bill Becomes a Law

Unit #3:   The Executive Branch

• The Presidency and Cabinet
• Presidential Leadership

Unit #4:   The Judicial Branch

• The Federal Court System
• Supreme Court Decision Making
• Landmark Supreme Court Cases

Unit #5:  Participating in Government

• Political Parties
• Elections and voting
• Interest Groups

Unit #6:  State and Local Government

• State Constitutions
• Local Government

Economics Concepts

• Types of Economic Systems
• Gross Domestic Product
• Currency
• The Great Recession