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Here you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become responsible and effective citizens in our democracy.  You will examine the philosophical foundations of your rights and responsibilities as citizens.  Discover how US citizenship compares with, affects, and is affected by the politics and policies of other countries.  Studies include the current legal / constitutional framework of our rights within the United States federal system and how to exercise basic rights and responsibilities within the local, state, federal and international systems of which they are a part. 

Course Syllabus (docx file - 75 KB)
Here is the course outline and requirements.
Government Meeting Form (doc file - 24 KB)
Here is the worksheet you'll need to bring with you to the government meeting.
Board Meeting Paper Requirement (doc file - 28 KB)
Here are the directions for the 2-3 paper you will write as a reflection on your experience and observations.

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