AP US Government & Politics (AP)
Course ID: 851

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AP United States Government and Politics introduces students to key political ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the political culture of the United States. The course examines politically significant concepts and themes, through which students learn to apply disciplinary reasoning assess causes and consequences of political events, and interpret data to develop evidence-based arguments.  Major units of study include constitutional underpinnings; institutions of national government; political beliefs and behaviors; political parties, interest groups, and mass media; public policy; civil right and liberties.  This course prepares students to take the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam by focusing on content and skills (including primary source analysis, interpreting charts & political cartoons, current event analysis, and debating constitutional issues).  UC A-G approved – a History/Social Studies. NCAA approved.

Prerequisite: US History (P) or US History (HP) and department approval

Level: 12

Credit: 5