Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics (Period 2)

The A.P. United States Government course is designed to present the foundations of the American system of government and their applications in society. Students will study numerous topics and for each one they will be able to discuss its historical foundations, but more importantly, its connection to the reality of current U.S. politics. This will allow students to become more knowledgeable and participatory citizens as they ready themselves to be part of an educated electorate. Students enrolled in this course are required to take the Advanced Placement exam on Thursday, May 10, 2018, for which there is a fee. Those students who achieve a score of 5, 4, or 3 on the exam are eligible for college credit.