United States Government and Politics Advanced Placement
(11 - 12级)
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This courses is intended to provide students with a detailed understanding of the structures and functions of American government. 学生 will be able to identify the major branches of government and describe the authority and responsibilities of each. 学生 will also understand the election process and recognize the differences between major 政治 parties. 学生 will learn about judicial precedent and how constitutional law regarding civil liberties and civil rights has evolved over time. Finally, the course will examine current issues and public policy debates. This will require a great deal of critical thinking, 分析, and evaluation of primary source documents. 学生 are expected to emerge from the course with a critical understanding of the processes, strengths and weaknesses of American government as well as an awareness of their own 政治 views and implications of those views.