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 the national government, and civil rights and liberties.

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: $215

Additional Information: Course fee $20. Students must purchase texts and materials in the cost range of $75-$100. AP Exam fee $95.

Is this class Guarantee Transfer college credit? Yes.

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