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[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 3, 2010 (Academic Course Catalog , 2009-2010)
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. Six to eight essays will be assigned throughout the year. Articles to Read: Posted throughout the course. Students are required to complete that AP Government Article Report Form for each article or political cartoon.
AP US Government and Politics 2010 Summer Assignments. (Go to current assignments page for 2010 assignments)
2009 summer assignments
Visit the National Constitution Center
This page was last updated on Sunday, June 27, 2010
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