Have you ever wondered how the government and politics are connected? Or how you can actively participate in the political process? In AP United States Government and Politics, you’ll examine the relationships between the president, Congress, and the Supreme Court, and explore how different political ideologies and opinions shape American politics.
This course is part of the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board which makes demands on students equivalent to those of an introductory college course. Students who complete this course will take the associated Advanced Placement examination and may earn college credit if a qualifying score is achieved.
Completion of this course fulfills the graduation requirement for one credit in Government.
Prerequisites
Recommendation of eleventh grade US. and Virginia History teacher
Students are required to take the AP exam associated with this course. Students not taking the exam will not earn the additional quality point. (22445)