American Government

Official Description

Introduction to American Government and Politics (34-102)
Attention is directed toward the fundamental principles, institutions, and problems of American Constitutional Government - national, state, and local. Particular stress is given to the Missouri Constitution as well as to national Constitutional growth.

Overview

Overview of the different branches of government and how they work.

What Actually Happens

There are many different American Government teachers at Northwest. Basically, they go over each branch of the government and the different institutions within these branches: the Presidency, Congress, the Justice system, etc. Depending on the teacher, different aspects will be emphasized.