American Government

Students will learn the fundamentals of our three branch system of government and how it came to exist. Students will learn how our government functions today and how we the people can impact who is elected and the decisions our elected officials make. Please note that there is a summer assignment for this class, included in the course expectations.

Course Expectations for American Government

Minimum Expectations:

Parents will assume all responsibility for making sure reading assignments are done on time.
Additional assignments (oral or written) will be given each semester. Completed assignments

must be turned in on the deadlines given by the tutor.

Parents must help their students edit all writing assignments. Guidelines are given in the writer’s

checklist that each student will receive. Elements of Grammar by Strunk and White is a valuable
resource to assist you with this.

Students will attend class regularly and participate in the discussion. Prior notice of all absences

is required.

Quizzes are not an optional part of the class. Students will be quizzed periodically on the material

covered in the assigned reading.

In order for this class to have full credit value, it is highly recommended that parents provide

additional related learning experiences outside of this class.

American Government Enrichment Suggestions:

Begin a timeline to use throughout your study of history and literature in ARCHES classes.
Do volunteer work on a political campaign.
Make a chart comparing local candidate’s positions on topics that are important to you.
Find out where your polling place is. How do you vote with an absentee ballot? How do you register to

vote?

See local government in action. Visit the state capitol, attend a city council meeting, etc.

ARCHES tutorial based classes are designed to supplement course work being done in home schools, thereby
following the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church in proclaiming parents as the primary educators of their
children.

Recommended for students in 7-12 grade.

Books:

American Government in Christian Perspective
Published by: ABeka
State and Local Government
Published by: ABeka

Fees (per semester):

$10.00 Copy Fee payable to: Basia Zebro
$25.00 Administrative Fee payable to: ARCHES
$125.00 Tuition payable to: Basia Zebro

Tutor: Basia Zebro