AP U.S. Government and Politics

Department: Social Science

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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS: One year course; grade 12. (Paired with AP Macroeconomics or Economics)

This college-level course will introduce students to key political ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the political culture of the United States. The course examines politically significant concepts and themes, through which students learn to apply disciplinary reasoning assess causes and consequences of political events, and interpret data to develop evidence-based arguments. The course will prepare students to pass the AP U.S. Government and Politics examination given in May. Fulfills UC/CSU “a” requirement. Meets NCAA requirements.

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