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United States Government P
Grade Level: 12
Meets UC/CSU Requirements
Semester Course (5 credits)
Prerequisite: U.S. History P or U.S. History AP
This course involves the study of the American political system and the institutions of government on which it is centered. This course will examine the United States Constitution and the function of the government in today's society. This course is the culmination of civic literacy that prepares students for the responsibilites of citizenship.
Topics will include: - types of authority;
- basic functions of government;
- rights and responsibilites of citzenship;
- the Constitution;
- the electoral process;
- branches of government, and
- state and local government.
United States Government IM P
Grade Level: 12
Meets UC/CSU Requirements
Semester course (5 credits)
Prerequisite: Limited to students who have been in the Immersion Program at Edison and Adams, or Spanish-speaking students.
This course involves the study of the American political system and the institutions of government on which it is centered. This course will examine the United States Constitution and the function of the government in today's society. This course is the culmination of civic literacy that prepares students for the responsibilites of citizenship.
Topics will include: - types of authority;
- basic functions of government;
- rights and responsibilites of citzenship;
- the Constitution;
- the electoral process;
- branches of government, and
- state and local government.
United States Government AP
Grade Level: 12
Meets UC/CSU requirements
Year course (5 credits per semester)
Prerequisite: US History P or US History AP
This course is designed to give students a critical perspective on
politics and government. The course involves both the study of
general concepts used to interpret United States politics and the
analysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with
the various institutions, groups, beliefs and ideas that make up the
American political reality. At the conclusion of the course, students
will have the opportunity to take the AP Exam.
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