AP United States Government and Politics

AP UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS            40503                                5 credits

This course is designed to be the equivalent of a college-level course.  AP US Government and Politics explores key political concepts, ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. Students will study foundational documents, Supreme Court decisions, and other texts and visuals to gain an understanding of the relationships and interactions between and among political institutions, processes, and behavior. They will also engage in disciplinary practices that require them to read and interpret data, make comparisons and applications, and develop evidence-based arguments.  Prerequisite:  Students will need to pass USI to be enrolled in AP US Government and Politics. All students enrolled in AP classes are required to take the AP exam in May. Please note: there is a required summer assignment for this course.