Fall AP Govt - Bellar-5th Period

AP U. S. Government and Politics provides an analytical perspective; studies general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics; analyzes specific case studies; and emphasizes familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. political reality. Topics include: Constitutional Underpinnings of the U.S. Government; Political Beliefs/Behaviors; Political Parties and Interest Groups; Institutions and Policy Processes of national government, including the legislative, the executive and the judicial branches, the bureaucracy and civil rights/civil liberties. The student must be able to analyze/interpret data; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and read at the college level. This course prepares students for the AP exam and requires 5-6 hrs/wk preparation. There will be a required summer reading assignment.