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Civics Government Rights

Civics Government Rights

Grade Level: 11
Credits: 0.5
Delivery Format: Live Online (1:1 or Small Group)
Duration: Half Academic Year (97 instructional days)
Instructional Language: English

This Civics Government Rights course introduces students to the principles of civic engagement, constitutional government, and democratic institutions. It explores the foundations of constitutional design, the separation of powers, the role of law, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Students examine landmark decisions, civic debates, and the structure of public institutions in both historical and contemporary contexts.

Core Academic Content

Origins and Framework of the U.S. Constitution

Checks and Balances, Federalism, and Rule of Law

Bill of Rights and Civil Liberties

Electoral Systems and Political Participation

Citizenship, Civic Duties, and Public Policy

Landmark Court Cases and Constitutional Interpretation

Instructional Framework

Text-based inquiry and legal analysis

Structured discussion of civic scenarios

Academic reading and constitutional writing practice

Teacher-led lessons with multilingual adaptation

Designed for high-level and college-preparatory learners

Civics Government Rights Required Texts and Resources

Core civics textbook or digital reference module

Primary source documents: Constitution, Federalist Papers, amendments

Judicial opinions and foundational speeches

Multimedia and teacher-curated civic scenarios

Civics Government Rights Assessment Structure

Constitutional writing and argument essays

Case study analysis and civic role-play

Structured debates and policy response papers

Quizzes, document-based analysis, and legal brief drafting

Final reflection on civic identity and government function