AP US Government & Politics

This course provides an in depth study of the US national government. The purpose of this course is to examine and analyze our basic governmental institutions and processes. This course involves the study of general concepts used to interpret US politics as well as the various institutions, groups, beliefs and ideas that constitute US political reality. This is an exceptionally demanding course and requires extensive critical thinking, in depth readings, and writing with intense analysis. Goal of the course is to prepare students for the AP examination given each May.

From the SCUSD High School Course Catalog 2025–2026, page 63.