US Government

Couse description

Government is ordained by God and humanity is responsible to it. Responsible citizenship means more than just paying taxes; it means understanding the principles and practices of government. It also means defining our own beliefs as to what good government is, as informed by biblical principles. The US Government course is designed to provide instruction on the principles and processes that shape our government. Students use activities, such as a service project, to examine citizen participation and its effect on the way we are governed. Students are challenged to use primary sources to interpret the founding principles of our government. Data analysis and simulations lead students to examine a variety of topics, including voting patterns, federal and state law, and court decisions. As students progress through the course, they gain a greater understanding of the history of the country’s beginnings; knowledge of how government functions at the local, state, and national levels; and the requirements of just government in the sight of God. In part, the Declaration of Independence asserts, “Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed.” This course teaches students the importance of an informed consent.