COURSE ID: PLPH4400

United States Government*

Upcoming 2025-26
Start Date: August 18, 2025
End Date: May 29, 2026
District: Sheridan County School District #1
Grade Levels: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Provider: Cowboy State Virtual Academy

U.S. Government commences its examination of American democracy with a general overview of the purpose, types, origin, and formation of governments. Students will explore how colonial self-rule, the evolution of the two-party system, and the influence of public opinion and political ideology on government decisions.