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AP Government
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Prerequisites: Juniors and seniors who have achieved an A average in United States History, B+ average in United States History Honors or a B average in AP United States History and have a teacher recommendation.
Open to juniors and seniors, this course is designed to give students a thorough and critical perspective on American politics and government in preparation for the Advanced Placement examination in May. Emphasis is placed on the constitutional underpinnings of American government including social contract theory and the colonial democratic tradition based on English government, United States political beliefs and behaviors, the role of political parties and interest groups, the major institutions of government including Congress, the Executive and Judicial Branches and the Federal Bureaucracy, as well as Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. Current events are used to reinforce understanding of the formulation of public policy, both domestic and foreign. It is expected that students will take the Advanced Placement exam in May and a fee applies.
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- Assignments
- My Poli Sci Lab
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This is the companion site for the Sabato textbook. It includes an Etext version of the book, study and enrichment activities for each chapter, and a tool for submitting assignment online. You will need an access code that came with your textbook in order to use the site. Then you will need to get your Class ID from me. Refer to the Assignments Page for specific assignments from My Poli Sci Lab.
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Course Outline
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- Constitutional Underpinnings
- Political Beliefs and Behaviors
- Political Parties, Interest Groups and Mass Media
- Institutions of Government
- Civil Rights and Liberties
- Public Policy
Other Course Resources
This is a collection of various resources found throughout the site. You can access all of the Videos, PowerPoints, and Chapter Summaries referenced in the entire site in one place. There are also links to various web sites and tools related to the course, including a Bill Tracking device and a Supreme Court Case Finder.
AP Exam Review
This part of the site is devoted to preparation for the AP US Government and Politics Exam in May. Numerous resources from throughout the site are gathered here and arranged by the Categories in the Course Outline. In addition, specific and general information about the exam is included.