Advanced Placement in United States Government and Politics will give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. This AP course will provide students an opportunity to earn college credit and/ or placement in college. Students successfully completing this course will know important facts, concepts, and theories pertaining to U.S. government and politics. Students will be able to understand typical patterns of political processes and behavior and their consequences. Students will be analyzing and interpreting basic data relevant to U.S. government and politics. Students will be able to critically analyze relevant theories and concepts, apply them appropriately, and develop their connections across the curriculum.
Prerequisites
Students must have completed and maintained an 85 or better cumulative average or higher in the following three courses: Global History and Geography 9, Global History and Geography 10, United States History and Government 11.