Course: US Government & Economics

US Govt & Economics Syllabus

US Government

Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to identify & explain

American System of Government, its foundation/formation, operation/function, players, organization, institutions, & origins: the US Constitution, Separation of Powers, Federalism: local, state, & national levels of government, Principles of Democracy & Citizenship, Political Parties: Opinions & Interests, Public Interest Groups Opinions, Civil Rights/ Liberties & Responsibilities, Political Process of Elections & Voter Behaviors, Mass Media Role & Analyzes

US Government #1: FOUNDATIONS of AMERICAN DEMOCRACY

US Government #2: CIVIL RIGHTS & CIVIL LIBERTIES

US Government #3: RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, & DUTIES OFCITIZENSHIP

US Government #4: POLITICAL & CIVIC PARTICIPATION

US Government #5: PUBLIC POLICY

Economics Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to identify & explain

Economic business concepts/models/principles: of supply & demand, marketing & market research, buying & selling, financing, pricing, management & human resources, entrepreneurship: history, opportunities, role attitudes/behavior: social/moral/ethical responsibilities in the 21^st Century global economic world.

Economics #1 INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY & ECONOMY

Economics #2 INDIVIDUALS & BUSINESSES IN PRODUCT & FACTOR MARKETS

Economics #3 MPACT OF AMERICAN CAPITALISM IN GLOBAL ECONOMY

Economics #4: TOOLS ECONOMIC POLICY IN GLOBAL ECONOMY