In order for citizens to exercise their rights and fulfill their responsibilities as members of a self-governing society, they must acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for informed, responsible participation in political life. A commitment to the fundamental principles of American constitutional democracy is essential to its preservation and progression. Because a democratic society must rely on the knowledge, skills, and virtues of its citizens, the study of civics is central to the purpose of American education.
Students will develop an understanding of the structure and purposes of government, the foundations of the American democratic system, and the role of the United States in the world, while learning about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
