AP Comparative Government and Politics
(Enrollment Based)
Course No. OTCGOP
Semesters: 1; Credits: .5
Prerequisite: Junior/Senior Classification
Recommended: Pre-AP/AP Social Studies Courses
AP Comparative Government and Politics introduces students to fundamental concepts used by political scientists to study the processes and outcomes 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. This course does not fulfill the requirement for senior level government.