ODHS 063 - HSC Civics and Government

Credits: 3
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 33
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

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: HSC 065 with a C (or 1 credit U.S. History from HS transcripts). Prerequisite/Corequisite: HSC 018 with D.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

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.
Demonstrate understanding of rights and responsibilities of citizens addressed in the Washington State and U.S. Constitutions.
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.
Analyze and evaluate current issues (ballot measures and initiatives) addressed at each level of government.
Evaluate the importance in a free society of living the basic values and character traits specified in RCW 28A.150.211.

Course Contents

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

Instructional Units: 3