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| Degree Title: | AP U.S. Government and Politics - Online High School course | ||
| School: | University of California, Irvine | ||
| Degree Description: |
This online course is a one-semester survey of American Government and Politics covering the Constitution, political beliefs, political parties, interest groups, institutions of government,
public policy and civil rights. In short, this course teaches students how this country’s government works. The course is equivalent to an introductory college course in U.S. government and politics. Students become familiar with and develop knowledge of the institutions, documents, policies, political groups, beliefs and theories central to the politics of the United States. Emphasis is placed on critical and evaluative thinking skills, data analysis, collaborative discussion, timed, free-response essay writing, and interpretation of original documents.
The curriculum covers the six topics required by the College Board: • Constitutional underpinnings of the U.S. government • Political beliefs and behaviors • Political parties, interest groups and mass media • National government institutions • Public policy • Civil rights and civil liberties. |
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