AP Comparative Government

Course Description: 

This course will develop an understanding of some of the world’s diverse political structures by studying the countries of China, Great Britain, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia.  The course will introduce students to fundamental concepts of politics in a variety of country settings.  The course aims to illustrate the rich diversity of political life, to show available institutional alternatives, to explain differences in processes and policy outcomes, and to communicate to students the importance of global political and economic changes by way of comparisons.  Comparisons assist both in identifying problems and in analyzing policymaking.

Google Classroom

Westlake High School utilizes the Google Classroom platform to share classroom resources.  WHS students will receive a classroom code to access this platform.   All resources will be posted on Google Classroom and students will also submit assignments through the platform.