AP Government & Politics

Author:

University Of California College Prep

Subject:

Humanities, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

University of California

Collection:

University of California College Prep

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

AP U.S. Government & Politics is assembled from UC-approved college preparatory courses. Upon completion of this course, student will be able to: express ideas clearly in writing; work individually and with classmates to research political issues; interpret and apply data from original documents such as court cases and bills; write to persuade with evidence; develop essay responses that include a clear, defensible thesis statement and supporting evidence; raise and explore questions about policies, institutions, beliefs, and actions in a political science context; evaluate secondary materials, such as scholarly works or statistical analyses; explain the foundations and underpinnings of democratic government; demonstrate comprehension of documents essential to American government and politics; evaluate the importance of federalism in the political operation of the nation; describe the nature of American political parties and their role in the election process; analyze the patterns of voter behavior; describe the functions and workings of policy making institutions (Congress, the Presidency, the Courts, and the Bureaucracy); analyze the major developments in civil rights and civil liberties in America.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Assessments, Full Course, Homework and Assignments, Simulations, Video Lectures

Media Format:

Audio, Graphics/Photos, Other, Text/HTML, Video

Technical Requirements:

Flash

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0
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Copyright Holder:

UC Regents