Who can take this course: Seniors
Length of course: One Semester
Guiding Philosophy/Purpose:
The Advanced Placement course in United States Government and Politics is designed to give students a critical perspective on politics and government. This course involves the study of general concepts used to interpret United States politics and the analysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the American political reality. At the conclusion of the course, students will have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement Examination in the hopes of receiving college credit.
Topics Covered:
The structure of the Constitution, political beliefs and behaviors, political parties and interest groups, institutions of national government, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights.
Benefits of taking AP Gov:
1.to introduce students to the basics, or "nuts and bolts," of American national government.
2.to help students develop an analytical perspective toward the conduct of politics in the United States.
3.to introduce students to the manner in which political scientists conduct research on the political process
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