Comparing World Governments

Examine various government systems and political ideologies from around the world. The governments and political systems of six countries will be used as case studies: the United Kingdom, China, Iran, Russia, Mexico, and Nigeria. Emphasis will be placed on each country's government structure, economic system, elections, political parties, sources of tension, social movements, and current policy challenges. This course addresses National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; Common Core Standards for Literacy & Writing in History/Social Studies; College, Career, and Civic Life Framework for Social Studies State Standards; National Standards for World History; and the National Standards for Civics and Government.

NOTE: Required book must be acquired separately.