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