• This course is designed to challenge students to evaluate, explain, and analyze concepts in America’s political system. Selected units of study include: Constitutional Underpinnings, Political Beliefs and Behaviors, Political Parties, Interest Groups, Mass Media, Governmental Institutions, Public Policy, and Civil Rights and Liberties. This class will utilize the integration of technology, cooperative learning, and student activities along with a sizeable amount of independent study and reading. This class has been specifically created to provoke thought among highly-motivated, academically gifted students seeking college credit for a freshman level, introductory American Government course. All students completing the course are expected to take the advanced placement examination. Students may be able to earn college credits with an appropriate score on the AP Exam.