Happy Valley High School

In US Government, you will learn about the foundations of our national government and how federalism works. The focus of this course is to instill a knowledge and understanding of how the government works so students become productive citizens and know how to participate in the government. You will learn about the three branches of government, checks and balances on political power, the role of political parties, interest groups and how public policy is made, enforced and interpreted. The role of the state and local government will also be addressed. Both the U.S. and Pennsylvania Constitution will be tested in accord with the state graduation requirements.