This course is designed to equip young people with the analytical tools needed to understand how the American government works, how laws are formed, and how citizens interact with public institutions. We operate under a strict mandate of pedagogical neutrality. Our role is not to teach students what to think, but rather how to think critically using objective source materials. We treat sensitive historical and constitutional themes with the utmost delicateness, presenting balanced viewpoint diversity, honoring multiple narratives, and ensuring a safe, respectful environment where every student can develop evidence-based arguments without fear of bias or judgment.