[top.htm]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Home Page

[General Information]     [Assignment Portfolio     AP US Gov & Politics    [US Gov & Politics]    [Honors World History]     [AP Government Resources]      [Honors World History Resources]     [Current Assignments]      [Links]


Archbishop John Carroll High School

Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics

Course Description

 

(260) 1.00cr.   Tr. 5   Gr. 12                   

This course is designed to give students a critical perspective on politics and government in the United States.  The course involves the study of general concepts and analysis of specific case studies, such as Supreme Court cases or elections.  At the end of the course the student is expected to demonstrate a fairly detailed understanding of American political institutions.  Topics include the Constitution (development and application), political beliefs and practices, political parties and interest groups, institutions and policy practice, civil rights and civil liberties.  All students are required to take the Advanced Placement test, administered on the morning of May 5, 2008

(Academic Course Catalog , 2007-2008)

 

Textbook: Edwards, George C., Wattenberg, Martin P., & Lineberry, Robert L. Government in America: People, Politics, and Policy (Eighth Edition) New York: Addison Wesley Longman, Inc. (2004)        

Handouts: Throughout the course.

           All students must maintain an assignment portfolio.   Essay Writing and Grading Guidelines,  


 

Visit the National Constitution Center

ELECTION 2004 2000 Electoral Vote 2000 Popular Vote A Complete Guide to the 2004 Election  

 

 



AP ARTICLE REPORT FORMAT

Student Name                                                                                                         Date:


Title of Article                                                                                                        Author of Article

Name of Newspaper or Magazine                                                                        Date

Identify the “Author’s Thesis”, supporting information, and student’s reaction to it. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

patriot.jpg (11562 bytes)

 

This page was last updated on Monday, February 18, 2008