AP U.S. Gov & Politics

This course will examine historical factors leading to the formulation of the American government as well as the structure, functions and responsibilities of the federal government. The class will explore policy formulation and implementation, interest group dynamics, and political processes of the federal government.

Class objectives: Students will demonstrate that they have developed: An understanding of the basic values of American civic culture; an understanding of the constitutional, institutional, political and legal processes of the United States; an understanding of the interrelationship between American governmental institutions; an understanding of the basic terminology of political science and U.S. politics; and an understanding of how American culture, values and political institutions compare with those of other types of government.

Summative Assessment 80%

Homework/Classwork 20%

AP U.S. GEOV & POLITICS WEBPAGE

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