Government & Politics

Honors U.S. Government & Politics will explore the government of the United States, specifically focusing on the details of the US Constitution as the framework.

Prerequisite

Major Concepts Covered

To be well-prepared to assume all the duties and responsibilities of citizens living in the United States and North Carolina, students will develop a line-by-line understanding of the country’s founding documents, with a focus on the Constitution. Students will also examine the roles of the legislative and executive branches and will put their understanding into practice as they assume the roles of Supreme Court justices, Presidents, and lawmakers in class mock trials and other simulation activities.

Insider Information

Honors US Government & Politics requires a considerable amount of difficult reading and comprehension. The assessments for the class consist of multiple choice, short answers, and document-based essays.

Students may need to learn some different study methods to do well in this class.