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Virginia & United States Government
Title: 
Virginia and United States Government
Course Code:
 244099
Credit:
 1.0
Tuition:
 Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $600 per year-long course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $700 per year-long course must be paid at registration.
Required Course Material:
 The material necessary for this online course is contained within the course or issued to the student at the orientation meeting.
Class Begins:
 September 2008
Class Orientation
Session:
 September 2008
Class Ends:
 June 1, 2009
Registration Begins:
 May 2008
Registration Ends: 
February 5, 2009
Description:
 Students examine the structure and functions of American government at the national, state, and local levels. The course focuses on political decision-making, comparative political and economic systems, and the student’s role as a citizen. Critical thinking, writing, research, and group-process skills are refined. Virginia and United States Government is required for graduation.

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