Government and Economics

Course Length

2 Semesters

• Ignitia
• LIFEPAC

Government and economics is intended to give students a solid foundation of understanding for college.

Government and economics is intended to give students a solid foundation of understanding for college. The government section of this course from our online academy explores the different types of governments and the principles and values of American democracy. First semester topics include the need for government and types of government, the U.S. government structure, the American party system of political parties and elections, and the history of governments. Students will also examine the Christian’s role in government.

In the second semester of this course from our online academy, students learn about free enterprise, world economics, the stock market, and personal finance. International issues such as global travel, trading partners, banking, and currency differences are also discussed. In-depth lessons include checking accounts, IRAs, credit cards, bank loans, and more. Projects include reports on the Supreme Court, Christian involvement in politics, and stock market investing. Each unit of the course contains quizzes and a test to evaluate progress and student mastery.

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Overview of Concepts

• International Governments
• United States Government
• The American Party System
• History of Government
• The Christian and His Government
• Free Enterprise
• Business and You
• The Stock Market
• Budget and Finance
• Banking
• International Issues