US Government AP

US GOVERNMENT & POLITICS AP: This course is designed to give students a critical perspective on politics and government.  This course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret US 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.

Length: One Semester

Offered:  Fall and Spring

Number of Periods per Semester: One

Grade Level: 12

Course Prerequisites: None

Application: None

Tryout : None

Counselor Approval Required: None

Dual Credit: No, Possible AP Credit

Weighted: Yes, Full Point

Diploma Path:  Directed Elective or Elective for All Diploma Paths

Quantitative Reasoning: No

Other:  Advanced Placement and dual credit courses use collegiate texts and are likely to have higher textbook and consumable fees.