American (U.S.) Government & Civics

9th - 12th
Provider: BYU through OpenEd
Instructor-guided learning

The goal of this course is to help students become better informed, more effective participants in the American political system. Students will explore the roots of the American government and the constitutional republic. They will also learn about the separation of powers and the three branches of power, the Bill of Rights, the privileges of citizenship, elections, and the media's influence on politics. This course has replaced American (U.S) Government and Citizenship.

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BYU through OpenEd

BYU through OpenEd

BYU through OpenEd offers the same content you know and trust from Brigham Young University Independent Study (BYU IS) but with the accessibility and familiarity of OpenEd instructors. Explore a variety of rigorous, accredited online courses for middle and high school students. All courses are self-paced, asynchronous, and will not require a proctored final exam. Subjects include: all core subjects, foreign languages, beginning musical instruments, career exploration, and AP courses.

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Course Information

Instruction Type
Instructor-guided learning

Subject Areas

Social Studies