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ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS (AHS) 4A007X0A

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS (AHS) 4A007X0A

Credit                                       1 unit    Grades 11, 12  

Recommended Prerequisites     An Honors Civics Course

The Advanced Placement course in Comparative Government and Politics introduces students to fundamental concepts used by political scientists to study the processes and outcomes of politics in a variety of country settings. The course aims to illustrate the rich diversity of political life, show available institutional alternatives, explain differences in processes and policy outcomes, and to communicate to students the importance of global political and economic changes. Comparison assists both in identifying problems and in analyzing policymaking.  In May, students may opt to take an AP examination to validate their academic experience and to receive college credit as determined by individual institutions of higher education.  The AP examination is designed, administered, and graded by the College Board.

  • Grade 11
  • Grade 12