SOO 440: Online Virginia and United States Government

This VBCPS Digital Campus course is fully online and asynchronous. VBCPS utilizes WHRO Education online courses for students to complete modules and assessments throughout course. Students examine the purposes and structure of governments and the decision -making processes at the local, state, national, and international levels. Powers of each branch of government and the concept of federalism are examined through the study of the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of Virginia, local governing charters, and current issues and events. America's role in a changing world is discussed, and our governmental and economic systems are compared with those of other nations. Note: This is supplemental for students who need credit recovery or credit acceleration, and course offerings are planned subject to sufficient enrollment and acquisition of certified personnel.

2023 Social Studies Standards