COURSE ID: W04151G0.5011

WOL-US Government & Politics

Current 2024-25
Start Date: August 14, 2024
End Date: May 22, 2025
District: Washakie County School District #1
Grade Levels: 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Course Type: Hathaway Scholarship Eligible
Provider: Washakie No. 1 Online

This course uses the perspective of political institutions to explore government history, organization, and functions. Students encounter the political culture of our country from the Declaration of Independence to the present day, gaining insight into the challenges faced by presidents, members of Congress, and other political participants. The course also covers the roles of political parties, interest groups, the media, and the Supreme Court. Students learn to use primary historical documents as evidence in evaluating past events and government functions.