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AP US GOVERNMENT & POLITICS
Description: AP U.S. Government and Politics provides a college-level nonpartisan introduction to key
political concepts, ideas, institutions, politics, interactions, role, and behaviors that characterize the
constitutional systems and political culture of the United States. Students will study U.S. foundational
documents, Supreme Court decisions, and other texts and visuals to gain an understanding of the
relationships and interactions among political institutions, processes, and behaviors. They will also
engage in disciplinary practices that require them to read and interpret data, make comparisons and
applications, and develop evidence-based arguments.
Skills for Success: Self-motivation, analytical thinking, good reading and writing skills, good study skills,
and organizational habits are a must
Academic Suitability: There are no prerequisites for this class.
Out of Class Commitments: Students should spend approximately 30-45 minutes each night and outside
of class commitments include class readings, review of course materials, and online assignments.
Summer Work: None
Contact: Kristopher Daniels - kristopher.p.daniels@gcpsk12.org Twitter - @KDanielsAPGov
*This is a one-semester course combined with AP Macroeconomics for the other semester.
*AP US Government & Politics can be taken in place of Political Systems (a 12-grade graduation
requirement).
