Title: AP United States Government and Politics (Fall Semester)
Credit: 0.5 units
Lessons: 12 lessons, 8 submitted
Exams: 2 exams
Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Prerequisites: None
Description: Understanding the government of the United States is of critical importance to American citizens. The United States is the most powerful governmental force in the world, and its actions affect every aspect of life. This course provides an overview of the essential elements of American government and politics. Students will examine its structure and institutions including the Constitution, Congress, presidency, federal bureaucracy and the federal courts. Students will study the relationship of the individual to government through political parties, interest groups, elections and media.
Successful completion of this course will help prepare students for the College Board’s United States Government Advanced Placement Exam. While not required, it is strongly recommended that students have access (online or print) to a reputable newspaper and a national magazine.
Note: College Board authorized this course.
Gifted: This course is academically challenging. Any student who has an interest in the subject and has met the prerequisites (if any), may enroll.
Special Instructions: Enrollment begins the first business day of May; course starts August 31, 2009. Class size is limited.
Students must have an email account to enroll and agree to participate in online discussions. The course content
will be viewable two weeks prior to the start date. Enrollment in the spring semester of this course, which starts in January, begins the first business day of October.
Note: AP courses follow a specific calendar, and the normal 9-month
completion policy does not apply to these courses. Therefore, students who have not completed all work by the due
date for the course final (listed on the course calendar) will automatically be withdrawn from the course.
