Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School – American Democracy

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

The characteristics and development of the government of the United States is the focus of the course: Democracy in the United States as envisioned by the Constitution, and the origins and context from which U.S. modern democracy arose. The class explores how state and local governments are organized looking closely at the events which have forced amendments to the Constitution. As the semester progresses, international events will be discussed as they occur. Also examined are the roles the United States plays in world affairs and the domestic impact of these roles. This course depends primarily on readings from a primary source: Magruder's American Democracy. There will be an integration of subjects, including the traditional blend of history and literature, philosophy, international law, economy and the arts.