AP Government & Politics (Period Per. 1)

Course Description

The AP Government & Politics: United States course provides an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States.

This course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific case studies.

It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. political reality.

While there is no single approach that an AP Government & Politics: United States course must follow, certain topics are generally covered in college courses. They are:

1. The Constitutional Underpinnings of the United States Government
2. Political Beliefs and Behaviors
3. Poltitical Parties, Interest Groups, and Mass Media
4. Institutions of National Government
5. Public Policy
6. Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

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