Course Number: SOC 410  
    Course Title: U.S. Government A
    Semester Credits: 1
    Prerequisites None  
    Instructor: Mr. Sauer  
    Materials: None
 

Course Purpose

    U.S. Government A is the study of the structures, processes, and issues of national, state and local government. The goal of this class is informed, responsible participation in political life by competent citizens committed to the fundamental values and principles upon which our American society is based. In the end, a free society must rely on the knowledge, skills, and virtue of its citizenry and elected officials. Knowledge is essential to the preservation and improvement of representative government.