U.S. Gov, Politics, Business, and Events

Students will learn important terminology and concepts and how these apply to the political process in the U.S. Students will learn basics about the U.S. Constitution, the relationship between the national government and the state governments; the three branches of the national government; the role of political parties, the media, and big business/corporations; lobbying, the role of money in politics, especially in electoral campaigns.

適合學生

Students who are new to US government system and would like to take an U.S Government elective

課程難度

高中級別

課程規格

一對一或小組課（每班最多7名學生）

課程介紹

This course provides an in-depth study of the U.S. political process and how it affects the nation’s businesses and events. Throughout the course, students will learn important terminology and concepts, as well as how these apply to the political process in the U.S.

Students will gain an understanding of the U.S. Constitution, the relationship between the national government and state governments, and the three branches of the national government. They will also learn about the role of political parties, the media, and big business/corporations in the political process.

In addition, students will explore lobbying, the role of money in politics, and the impact of electoral campaigns on the political process. By the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of how the U.S. government and political process works, and how it influences businesses and events in the country.

Students will develop critical thinking, analytical, and research skills through engaging lectures, discussions, and readings. They will be able to articulate their ideas and opinions on political events and policies and be better equipped to participate in civic engagement.

課程目標

By the end of the U.S. Gov, Politics, Business, and Events course, students will be able to:

Understand the basic terminology and concepts related to U.S. politics and government
Understand the structure and functions of the three branches of the U.S. government
Understand the relationship between the national government and state governments
Analyze the role of political parties, the media, and big business/corporations in the political process
Understand the impact of money and lobbying in politics
Develop critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate political events and policies
Understand the impact of politics on businesses and events in the U.S.
Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of different political strategies and policies
Demonstrate strong research and writing skills
Develop the confidence to participate in civic engagement and the political process in the U.S.