AP U.S. Government & Politics

Why This Class

AP U.S. Government and Politics is a semester-long, college-level course designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. Government and Politics exam. The goal of this course is to explore and analyze important concepts of U.S. government and politics.

By the end of this course, students will better understand the U.S. Constitution and political system, and demonstrate their understanding through written work, project-based activities, and practice exams.

Overarching Questions

What are the foundations of American democracy?

How do the branches of government interact?

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Where do political perspectives come from, and what things impact our political beliefs most?

What are the steps involved in political campaigns and elections?

Reading List

American Government: Institutions and Policies by James Q. Wilson, John Dilulio Jr., and Meena Bose

American Government: Readings and Cases by Peter Woll

Course Details

Recommended Grade: 11th (Junior) or 12th (Senior)

Prerequisites: None

Estimated Weekly Hours: 7

Format: Live

Credits: 1.0

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