WI High School Civics and Government Curriculum

Wisconsin High School Civics and Government Topics

• Origins and Development of Government: The historical origins of government systems, key concepts in political theory, and the development of American democratic principles.
• Constitutional Foundations: The Constitutional Convention, major compromises, the Articles of Confederation, and the foundational documents that shaped the United States.
• Structure of Government: The structure and powers of the legislative branch, the Presidency and executive administration, and the role of the Supreme Court.
• Civil Liberties and Civil Rights: First Amendment protections including speech and religion, criminal justice, civil rights movements, and privacy rights.
• Civic Participation: Voting rights, political campaigns, and the role citizens play in a democratic system.

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Aligned to Wisconsin High School Civics and Government Curriculum

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