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Course Description: 

PREREQUISITE: Factors considered include performance in previous English and Social Science courses, grade point average, previous Honors and/or Advanced Placement course experience, and teacher recommendation.

Students in Advanced Placement American Government will examine, in-depth, six components of the American political system: 1) Constitutional Underpinnings of United States Government, 2) Political Beliefs and Behaviors, 3) Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Mass Media, 4) Institutions of National Government, 5) Public Policy, and 6) Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. Preparation for the A.P. exam in May will be emphasized. This course is taught at the college level with students doing college level work.