U.S. Government/ Economics : Syllabus
2021-2022
Teacher: Mr. McNeal Phone: 903-737-2800 Room: 109
Email: kmcneal@chisumisd.org
Course Description
U.S. Government incorporates the structure organization and function of the American political system. Topics studied include: foundations of United States government, the three major branches of government, and the Constitution. Students will study the details of the political system at the national, state, and local levels. Comparisons will be made between American government and other political systems. At the honors level students will read supplementary materials and analyze, synthesize, and evaluate new information as they develop critical thinking skills.
United States Government course is as follows:
UNIT 1: Origins and Foundations of Government
UNIT 2 : The Legislative Branch
UNIT 3: The Executive Branch
UNIT 4: THE JUDICIAL BRANCH
UNIT 5: PARTICIPATION
UNIT 6: GOVERNMENT IN ACTION
Economics Course is as Follows:
Unit 1: Thinking Like an Economist
Unit 2: Understanding Markets
Unit 3: Business and Labor