This course examines the general structure and functions of American government systems, citizens’ roles and responsibilities to participate in the political process, and the individual’s relationship to the law and legal system. Civics courses do not typically delve into the same degree of detail on constitutional principles or the role of political parties and interest groups as comprehensive courses in the U.S. Government.

Agenda:

1. Concepts: 
   1. Goal & Objectives
      1. RFK on Genocide / Responsibility
   2. Facts & Statistics
      1. Numbers, facts, costs, regions, etc.
   3. Comparisons to Other Countries
2. 21st Century Issues:
   1. Prison System
   2. Immigration
   3. Healthcare (Universal Care for Americans)
   4. Education (Relevant K-12 and Affordable College for Americans)
      1. Forest Schools
      2. Singapore
   5. Homelessness (Poverty)
      1. FDR’s Second Bill of Rights
      2. Why Do People Experience Homelessness? 
      3. Homelessness In America: Facts, Statistics & Trends
      4. What Will It Take To End Homelessness In The United States?
         1. Comparisons: How Much Aid Is Going To Ukraine? 

1. Policies
2. School Improvement Projects & Conversations
3. Grant Writing
4. Knowing the Rules 
5. School Website