0635 AP U.S. Government and Politics 12 CSU, UC
The overall goal of this college-level course is to develop an understanding of the American political system through an exploration of its philosophy, traditions, values, and Constitutional framework. Students will examine the organization, powers, and processes of the Congress, the Presidency, and Judiciary as they function in the political system. The problems of bureaucracy, faction, interest-group politics, and minority rights will also be explored. Students will write frequently and critically on a variety of topics related to the course and will have the opportunity to take the nationally administered Advanced Placement Exam in American Government for college placement or credit in May. (Prereq: Refer to "Advanced Placement Policy.")