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AP U.S. Government & Politics
The U.S. Government and Politics course prepares students for the AP exam and college-level studies by delving into the structures and policy foundations of the U.S. government. It covers the origins of political parties, public opinion, and the constitutional basis of American liberties. Students will examine significant Supreme Court cases and understand the dynamics of political pluralism and democracy in America. This course has been built around the practices published in the AP U.S. Government and Politics Course and Exam Description.
CURRICULUM PROVIDeR
Ignitia
HONORS AVAILABLE?
Yes
No
AVAILABLE TO PART-TIME STUDENTS
Yes
No
Topics Discussed
- The Founding Fathers and the Constitution
- Political Culture and Polarization
- Civil Liberties
- The Struggle for Equal Rights
- Congress: Duties and Responsibilities
- The Executive Branch
- The Bureaucratic Form of Government
- The Judicial Branch and the Legal System
- Quantification of Public Opinion
- Political Parties and their Relationship to the Government
- Purpose and Definition of Interest Groups
- Voting, Campaigns, and Elections
- Origins of the Media and Its Potential
