American Government - Basic
Course Id:   3244

Course Overview
InstitutionFOUNDERS Education
SubjectSocial Studies Core
Education LevelHigh School
Institution Websiteclick here
Help
Personal Learning CoachTMTo Be Assigned
PLC Emailplc@educere.net
PLC Toll-Free Number866.4EDUCERE (866.433.8237)
* Prospective NCAA Division I and II student-athletes should visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website (www.eligibilitycenter.org) and seek the NCAA's acceptance of a particular Education Provider's virtual course prior to registration.

Course Description
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of fundamental concepts and their applications while reinforcing and developing skills essential for continued success as lifelong learners. This course guides students through a series of lessons that focus on the American system of government. An emphasis is placed on the origin of government, the English Bill of Rights, the founding of the original thirteen colonies, the Proclamation of 1763, the First Continental Congress, the Articles of Confederation, the origin and principles of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, executive, legislative, and judicial powers, the U.S. Senate, impeachment, how a bill becomes a law, the U.S. House of Representatives, the President, the Presidential Cabinet, and elections. The course will highlight examples within America’s history where the government of the United States has evolved into the modern system that exists today, while holding onto the principles of the Founding Fathers.



Scheduling Information
COMPLETE COURSES -A complete version of the virtual course.
- Full Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 9 months
- 1/2 Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 4 months
- 1/4 Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 2 months

ABBREVIATED COURSES - A shortened course intended for students seeking to recover credits or make-up failed courses during the regular school year or over the summer.
- Abbreviated Full Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 60 days.
- Abbreviated 1/2 and 1/4 Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 30 days.

PARTIAL COURSES - A partial version of an online course intended for students temporarily away from classes (i.e. Home Bound Instruction, In/Out-of School Suspension).
- Partial courses must be completed by your school's end date

Format
-Delivery : This is a virtual course delivered entirely by an established education organization, including a virtual instructor, to students and educators.



Delivery Method
  • Internet
  • Real-Time Web-Based Teacher Access


  • Course Availability
    Course NumberRigorFormatStructureCredit EquivalentSchedule
    EADAFUSP3244Essentials 1DeliveryAbbreviatedFullSelf Paced
    EADCFUSP3244Essentials 1DeliveryCompleteFullSelf Paced
    EADCHASP3244Essentials 1DeliveryCompleteHalf Self Paced
    EADCHBSP3244Essentials 1DeliveryCompleteHalf Self Paced
    EADWNASP3244Essentials 1DeliveryPartial WeeklyPartial Course OfferingSelf Paced

    Courses and course detail are subject to change without notice.
    educere@educere.net
    toll-free 866.4EDUCERE (866.433.8237)
    telephone 215.283.0380
    fax 866.348.1050
    INC 1500 Educere LLC
    455 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 140
    Fort Washington PA, 19034
    Conditions of Use • Privacy Policy • Copyright © 2002 - 2024 Educere, LLC. • All Rights Reserved.