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Economics Syllabus

 

Hudson High School

 


 

Introduction to the Course:

Course Description: Students will study the basic economic terminology and compare various economic systems, with a focus on free enterprise and examine the impact of savings and investment on the availability of capital resources.  Additionally students will study and explore the impact of taxes, government regulation and international trade on the Business Cycle.  To succeed in using knowledge of economics skills related to acquiring and obtaining jobs will be examined. 

Credit: ½ Credit 

 This course is a requirement for graduation and is a stand alone social studies subject – no other grade can be averaged with this grade.

                

Structure of the Study:


             1st Nine Weeks:

Basic Economic Terms

Economic Systems

Supply and Demand

 

   

2nd Nine Weeks:

Personal Finance and the Flow of Capital

The Federal Reserve, Monetary and Fiscal Policy and the Business Cycle

Business Entities

International Trade


 

           Additional material will be covered relating to current economic issues.

 

 

 

United States Government Syllabus

Hudson High School

 

 

Introduction to the Course:

Course Description: Students will study the purposes, principles, and practices of American government as established by the Constitution. Students are expected to understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens and how to exercise these rights and responsibilities in local, state, and national government. Students will learn the structure and processes of the government of the state of Texas and various local governments.

 

Additionally the State of Texas requires all students undertake a study of appropriate interactions with law enforcement officials and be tested.

Credit: ½ Credit 

 This course is a requirement for graduation and is a stand alone social studies subject – no other grade can be averaged with this grade.

                    


 

Structure of the Study:


 

1st Nine Weeks:

Purpose, function, and origins of government and the U.S. Government

Principles of US Government and classification of power

Branches of Government

            Elections in the U. S.

                 

   

2nd Nine Weeks:

Bill of Rights and Civil Rights

Media and Politics

Texas Government


           Additional material will be covered relating to current national issues and the

political process.