2024 - 2025 MCPS High School Course Bulletin

SOC2025A/SOC2025B MCPSPIB Government A

0.5 credit per semester

This required course traces the history of our form of government from the ancient world to the creation of the American Constitution. Units focus on the purpose of government; the structure and operations of the U.S. Government; rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens; a comparison of parliamentary, socialistic, and constitutional governments; and international problems between various forms of government. SSL hours: first semester, 7; second semester, 8

9 - 10 - 11 - 12
No repeats for credit

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