American Government is a graduation requirement for all juniors.  The course will study the American political system at all levels with an emphasis on the federal government and the Constitution.  Students will be required to research government topics and current events with their iPads.  The fourth nine weeks will be devoted to meeting the state mandated, end of course test all students must pass.  Students will use their iPads to do course research, read primary documents, read about current events, turn in writing assignments, and take online quizzes and tests.