CIVICS IN ACTION Grade 10 . 5 Credits ( 5470 ) CCP
FOUNDATIONS OF GOVERNMENT Grade 10 . 5 Credits ( 5472 ) CCP
AP UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Grade 10 1 Credit ( 5475 ) AP
Prerequisite ( s ): None Civics in Action is designed to explore the rights and responsibilities of citizens , American foreign policy and perspectives , the role of media , and the ways in which the American political system provides choice and opportunities for participation . The focus of this course will be civic involvement , citizenship , communicating conclusions , and taking informed action . Civics in Action is college preparatory and appropriate for most students . Successful completion of this course fulfills the required . 5 credit in Civics in Action . This course fulfills the state of Connecticut ' s requirement for Civics .
Prerequisite ( s ): None Foundations of Government will provide a study of the development and implementation of various political systems and the differing ways power and responsibility are distributed . Students will study the structure and function of local , state , national , and international governments . This will include the American Revolution , founding government documents , the roles of each branch of the United State government , and the law-making process . Foundations of Government is a college preparatory and appropriate for most students . Successful completion of this course fulfills the required . 5 credit in Foundations of Government . This course fulfills the state of Connecticut ' s requirement for Civics .
Prerequisite ( s ): B or better average in previous high school social studies courses and teacher recommendation . AP United States Government and Politics introduces students to key political ideas , institutions , policies , interactions , roles , and behaviors that characterize the political culture of the United States . The course examines politically significant concepts and themes , through which students learn to apply disciplinary reasoning assess causes and consequences of political events and interpret data to develop evidence-based arguments . Students study general concepts used to interpret U . S . government and politics and analyze specific topics , including : Constitutional Underpinnings ; Political Beliefs and Behaviors ; Political Parties , Interest Groups , and Mass Media ; Institutions of National Government ; Public Policy ; and Civil Rights and Civil Liberties . An integral part of the course includes analysis and interpretation of basic data relevant to U . S . government and politics , and the development of connections and application of relevant theories and concepts . Successful completion of this course fulfills the required 1 credit of Foundations of Government and Civics in Action combined . Students enrolled in this course are required to take the AP exam at the end of the year .
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