Social Studies · Grade 12

Government, Civic Participation & Economics: scope and sequence

Foundations of Government & Public Reasoning · Constitution, Branches & Federalism · Rights, Justice & Public Institutions · Civic Participation & Public Policy · Economic Foundations & Market Decisions · Measuring the Economy & Public Policy · Household Finance & Major Decisions · Global Connections, Risk & Economic Inquiry

There is no fixed calendar for this course. Over a 36-week year the 53 hours work out at roughly 1.5 hours a week, and the units are written to be taken in order at whatever pace suits.

The units, in order

#	Unit and what it covers	Lessons	Hours
1	Foundations of Government & Public Reasoning How can we assess public authority and political claims using clear concepts and consistent evidence? 12.G1a · 12.G1b · 12.G1c · 12.G1d	5	6
2	Constitution, Branches & Federalism How do institutions share, limit, and review public power? 12.G1a · 12.G1b · 12.G1c · 12.G2a	5	7
3	Rights, Justice & Public Institutions How do rights, procedures, and jurisdiction affect access to public protection and services? 12.G1a · 12.G1b · 12.G1c · 12.G2a	5	7
4	Civic Participation & Public Policy How can participation and evidence support an accountable public-policy decision? 12.G4b · 12.G4c · 12.G4d · 12.G5a	5	7
5	Economic Foundations & Market Decisions How do scarcity, incentives, and institutions shape choices and their consequences? 12.E1a · 12.E1b · 12.E2a · 12.E2b	5	7
6	Measuring the Economy & Public Policy What can economic measures and policy mechanisms establish, and what are their limits? 12.E4a · 12.E4b · 12.E5a · 12.E6a	5	7
7	Household Finance & Major Decisions How can a household compare costs, cash-flow timing, obligations, and risk? 12.E1b · 12.E1c · 12.E1d · 12.E4a	5	6
8	Global Connections, Risk & Economic Inquiry How do trade, development, and financial risk change the feasibility of an economic plan? 12.E1b · 12.E1c · 12.E1d · 12.E4a	5	6

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