This self-paced program in American Civics is for ninth grade students who might be interested in college, technical or business school and who will do an average amount of studying. An introduction to the course advises students of the requirements for successful completion. Instructional materials generally written at 9th grade level consist of Learning Activity Packages (LAPs) on the following topics: Citizenship and Our Democracy; The Constitution, Part I; The Constitution, Part II; Federal, State, and Local Government in Action; Your Educational and Vocational Future; Spending Your Money Wisely; Accounting for and Protecting Your Income; and Protecting Your Environment. LAPs contain statements of purpose, lists of resources, behavioral objectives by broad topics; activities, self evaluation tests, and advanced study projects. (Author/JH)