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 Department:    ODHS

 Course #:    63

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     Yes

 IUs:    3

 CIP:    32.0205

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021

 Course Description  

In this course, students explore federal, state, tribal, and local government organization and procedures, as well as their histories and underlying philosophies. This includes study of primary source materials that serve as foundational documents for these systems of government.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite:HSC 065 with a "C" (or 1 credit U.S. History from HS transcripts) Prerequisite/ Corequisite: HSC 018 with "D".

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Basic Education N/A  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of the organization and procedures of federal, state, tribal, and local governments, including the civics components of the federally administered naturalization test for citizenship.
2. Demonstrate understanding of rights and responsibilities of citizens addressed in the Washington State and U.S. Constitutions.
3. Analyze and evaluate key ideals and principles outlined in the Founding Documents.
   • U.S. Constitution, including the rule of law, separation of powers, representative government, and popular sovereignty;
   • Bill of Rights, including due process and freedom of expression.
4. Analyze and evaluate current issues (ballot measures and initiatives) addressed at each level of government.
5. Evaluate the importance in a free society of living the basic values and character traits specified in RCW 28A.150.211.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. U.S. Constitution
2. Bill of Rights
3. Current electoral issues
4. Voter registration and the WA State voting procedures