Following the College Board's suggested curriculum designed to parallel college-level U.S. Government and Politics courses, this course provides students with an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States, involving both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific case studies. The course generally covers the constitutional underpinnings of the U.S. government, political beliefs and behaviors, political parties and interest groups, the institutions and policy process of national government, and civil rights and liberties. AP U.S. Govt & Politics prepares the student for the national Advanced Placement exam. The course provides an in-depth study of the Constitution, branches of government, development of political parties, ideology, civil rights and liberties. Strong reading and writing skills are critical. This is a college level course; students are expected to be highly motivated and actively involved in class discussions and supplemental readings

This course can earn 3 credits in AP United States Government & Politics at Advanced Placement (AP) Program.

College Tuition for this course: $0
Additional Costs for this Course: $95

Additional Information: Student is required to purchase textbook. AP Exam fee $95.

Is this class Guarantee Transfer college credit? Yes.

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