Civics 161/162

DEPARTMENT:

Social Studies


GRADUATION REQUIREMENT:

Social Studies


GRADE:

10

11

12

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LENGTH:

One Semester

Civics 161/162

This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to actively engage in democratic society. Students will study government institutions at the national, state, and local levels, discuss current and controversial issues, participate in simulations of the democratic process, and translate their learning into civic action in a culminating activity. Students will also study the U.S. and Illinois State Constitutions and pass required exams. This course satisfies the Illinois state graduation requirement for civic education.