Adult High School (HSAGT) HSAGT

HSAGT 10 American Government

Hours

Lecture 3 hours

High School Credits: 5

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course introduces students to the institutions of the government of the United States of America. Topics include the principles and moral values of the government, the rights and obligations of democratic citizens, the fundamental values and principles of civil society, the roles of the three branches of government, landmark Supreme Court interpretations of the Constitution, elective offices, powers and procedures of government, and comparison of American government to other systems of government in the world today.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)