American Government

Syllabus

American Government

Dates are listed on the calendar for each unit.

• Topics:

  • SSCG1 Compare and contrast various systems of government.
  • SSCG2 Demonstrate knowledge of the political philosophies that shaped the development of United States constitutional government.
  • SSCG3 Demonstrate knowledge of the framing and structure of the United States Constitution.
  • SSCG4 Demonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers of the national government.
  • SSCG5 Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system of government described in the United States Constitution.
  • SSCG6 Analyze the meaning and importance of each of the rights guaranteed under the Bill of Rights and how each is secured.
  • SSCG7 Demonstrate knowledge of civil liberties and civil rights.
  • SSCG8 Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative branch of government.
  • SSCG9 Explain the impeachment and removal process and its use for federal officials as defined in the U.S. Constitution.
  • SSCG10 Demonstrate knowledge of the executive branch of government.
  • SSCG11 Explain the functions of the departments and agencies of the federal bureaucracy.
  • SSCG12 Describe the tools used to carry out United States foreign policy, including diplomacy and treaties; economic, military, and humanitarian aid; and sanctions and military intervention.
  • SSCG13 Demonstrate knowledge of the operation of the judicial branch of government. 
  • SSCG14 Demonstrate knowledge of the criminal justice process.
  • SSCG15 Demonstrate knowledge of local, state, and national elections
  • SSCG16 Analyze the difference between involuntary and voluntary participation in civic life. 
  • SSCG17 Demonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers of state and local government described in the Georgia Constitution

"The high school United States history course provides students with a comprehensive, intensive study of major events and themes in United States history. Beginning with early European colonization, the course examines major events and themes throughout United States history. The course concludes with significant developments in the early 21st century."

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