U.S. and Virginia Government

Subject Area Concentration
Credits 1
Grades
12
Course Designation
Virtual Prince William (VPW)

The American system of national, state, and local government, including the role of the United States in global affairs, is analyzed. Basic constitutional principles, rights and responsibilities of citizenship, political beliefs and ideologies, as well as free market economic principles, and the organization and operation of our political institutions are studied. Democratic beliefs and the importance of participation in the democratic process are emphasized.

Schools
Battlefield High School
Brentsville District High School
Colgan High School
Forest Park High School
Freedom High School
Gainesville High School
Gar-Field High School
Hylton High School
Osbourn Park High School
Patriot High School
Potomac High School
Unity Reed High School
Woodbridge High School

Prerequisites

None