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Foundation of American Government Foundation of American Government 1 Standard SSCG1 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the political philosophies that shaped the…

The British Constitutional System Introduction to the UK Constitution: General objectives History and Sources Constitutional Principles Democracy and the constitution: elections…