Government and Economics Draft
Social StudiesA high school course guide for families
See it for your school: its prerequisites, what it counts toward at your school, and whether it's in your plan.
Why this course?
Government and Economics teaches how laws are made, how your rights work and how money moves through the economy. It's the course about being an adult citizen.
What you'll learn
- Explain how the Constitution and the three branches work
- Understand your rights and how courts protect them
- Explain supply, demand, inflation and interest
- Follow a current issue from both sides
You'll do: Debates, mock trials or elections, current-events work and tests.
- AP (Advanced Placement)
- AP U.S. Government and Politics studies the Constitution, court cases and how policy is made. College-level work with a national AP exam in May. A high enough score can earn college credit or placement, depending on the college.
What comes next
Which courses come before and after it, and what it counts toward, depend on each school. Your plan shows your school's.
College majors that build on it
- Political science
- Economics
- Pre-law and legal studies
Careers it informs most
People in these jobs use what this course teaches the most. It's a starting point, not a track.
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersAdministrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers use law and government in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- LawyersLawyers use law and government in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Political ScientistsPolitical Scientists use law and government in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Accountants and AuditorsAccountants and Auditors use economics and accounting in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Tax PreparersTax Preparers use law and government in their work. O*NET rates it important for the job.