Government AP

(Govt H - Course #11620)

OPEN TO GRADES: 12

CREDIT: 5 - Government credits per sem. (1 semester course)

PREREQUISITE: C or higher in U.S. History AP or B or higher in U.S. History CP

A-G Pathway: A - History/Social Science

OTHER INFO: A one-semester required course. Meets KHSD graduation requirements.

Meets CSU/UC A-G entrance requirements.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course follows the College Board prescribed curriculum and is designed to give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. It requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs and ideas that constitute U.S. politics. This course will include both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics as well as the analysis of specific examples. Due to the enormous amount of material to be covered, special emphasis on writing skills, only serious students should consider this course. Enrollment into this advanced placement course requires commitment to and completion of the spring advanced placement exam.