This course will also introduce students to the modern American
political scene. Civic education must provide students with a
foundation of core knowledge in democracy and federalism while
exposing students to current issues and events. It is the goal of this
course to enable students to become active participants in the
political process, even prior to reaching voting age. Students must
develop the capacity to make judgments, form reasoned opinions,
and propose appropriate civic actions based on the resulting values
of such thinking.