United States Government (.5 credit)
June 2 – June 26 Fee: $200
Monday – Friday Room 234
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Class maximum of 32 students.
This course is open to rising Seniors only.
This course in United States Government, which is required for graduation, concentrates on the information United States citizens need to know to maintain a democratic system and influence officials when they have concerns. The focus is on the kind of people who attain positions of power in the United States political system, what roles they are expected to follow, and what influences their decisions on policies. The national level of politics is studied including presidents, congressmen, Supreme Court justices, and some of the federal bureaucracy. The role played by lobbyists for special interest groups, public opinion polling, and the news media’s influence on people’s political attitudes and behavior are also studied. The state of Illinois requirements relating to instruction on the U.S. Constitution, Illinois Constitution, and flag usage are met in this course.