Virginia & U.S. Government is designed to introduce students to the concepts of government and politics in both the United States and Virginia. As such, it considers foundational elements of the American system: the Constitution and its origins; the party system and related political behaviors and ideologies; various institutions related to government; conceptual origins of rights and liberties and the development of the Bill of Rights; and the role of government, from the federal to the state and local level.
This course aligns with the Virginia Standards of Learning for Virginia & U.S. Government.
Credit Recovery Option
This course is also offered as a credit recovery course.
Prerequisites
- None
Course Texts and Materials
- All resources are provided within the course.
Credits
- 1 credit
Terms Offered*
- 04151 Virginia & U.S. Government
- Full Year
- Fall Block
- Spring Block
- Summer Session
- 04151 Virginia & U.S. Government—Credit Recovery
- Summer Session