Government

Government studies the intricacies of how politics makes our country run. We also look at how we got here and where we are going. The study of government is important because we are a democracy and every person has the right to vote. The act of voting contributes to the process of making this country great, but you can't make your vote count without the information to make an informed decision. That is why we study our national and state governments.

The two main Government courses offered at NCTC are part of the core curriculum requirements. These courses are required by the State of Texas for all graduates of state colleges and universities, so that every student has a basic understanding of our U.S. and Texas governments. The goal is for every student to be an informed participant in the democratic process. Other courses are for elective credit and those who want to have a deeper understanding of our system by comparing it to other systems around the world.