Course Overview: Advanced Placement U.S. Government & Politics covers the equivalent of a one semester college course. The goal of the course is to prepare students to complete the AP Government exam with a score of 3 or higher by challenging students to engage in a variety of rigorous activities aimed at increasing their knowledge of U.S. government and their interest in the American political system. An emphasis is placed on preparing students to become active and responsible citizens by following current events and engaging in discussions and community involvement. The best ways to guarantee success in this challenging course are to apply consistent effort throughout the entire year to be engage in discussions both in class and at home.