Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics will provide students with a comprehensive study of the origins and nature of the American political system, political institutions, and current political activities and trends. Topics include: The Constitution, political beliefs/behavior, political parties, political institutions, public policy, and civil rights/liberties. The students will develop analytical perspectives for interpreting, understanding, and explaining political events in this country. This course prepares students for the US Government and Politics Advanced placement exam.

This can be taken in place of the American Government course. This can also be taken as a dual course with AP Comparative Government.

This class is taken in place of the core American Government course if taken in 10th grade.

Students enrolled in the course are required to take the AP Exam in May.

Taking this class can also count towards your progress in the Global Academy.

Open to 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students

Learning Format: Traditional and Blended

Course Length: Year