Grade 12TAC §113.44
US Government
Constitutional principles, federalism, the three branches, civil liberties, political parties, elections, and state/local government — the required 12th grade civics course.
Units
7
Credit
0.5 credit
Weekly Hours
4 hrs
Duration
18 weeks
What You'll Learn
Constitutional Foundations
From the Founding debates through modern Supreme Court cases — how the Constitution structures American governance.
Civic Participation
Political parties, elections, media, interest groups, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
TEKS §113.44 Aligned
Covers Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for US Government (0.5 credit).