AP U.S. Government & Politics

FlexPoint
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1 Unit
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Social Studies
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Grades: 10, 11, 12

Students must take the Advanced Placement Exam in order to receive Advanced Placement credit. Students who do not take the AP® Exam will be awarded Honors level credit. “Lights, Camera, Action.”..Prepare to study the intricacies of the American Political Culture. The script is written and the actors participate daily in the drama of American politics. Students will be “on location” to delve into primary source documents. They will go behind the scenes with stars such as the President, Congress men and women, and Supreme Court Justices. Students will research the roles of the media, political parties, interest groups, states, candidates, bureaucracy, and the public in the governmental process. Finally, students will witness the large- scale production of policy building in the areas of economic/social policy, foreign policy and public administration.

Details:

  • NCAA Eligible
  • AP (Advanced Placement)©

Cost:

Instructor Embedded Cost: $475

Content Only Cost: $48

The following information applies only to instructor embedded courses.

Prerequisites: American History

Oklahoma Subject Code: 5546

Course Provider Contact: Glenda Ellero | gellero@flvs.net | 407-504-1476

How To Purchase This Course

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