435 AP US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
1 credit | Grades: 11
The Advanced Placement course in United States Government and Politics is designed to give students a critical perspective on politics and government. This course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret United States politics and an examination of the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up American politics. The course is taught with college level texts. This course is taken in preparation for the Advanced Placement exam.
Prerequisite(s): None
Grade Scale: AP/ECE
Credit Hours: 1
Credit Type: SS,HUM,CIV
| Unit # | Unit Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy | 16 |
| 2 | Unit 2:Interactions Among Branches of Government – | 40 |
| 3 | Unit 3: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights | 12 |
| 4 | Unit 4: American Political Ideologies and Beliefs | 12 |
| 5 | Unit 5: Political Participation | 12 |