AP Comparative Government
AP Comparative Government and Politics introduces students to the rich diversity of political life outside the United States. The course uses a comparative approach to examine the political structures, policies, and political, economic, and social challenges of six selected countries: China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Students compare the effectiveness of approaches to many global issues by examining how different governments solve similar problems. They will also engage in disciplinary practices that require them to read and interpret data, make comparisons and applications, and develop evidence-based arguments.
Course Information
- Course Subject
- Course Number
- SS5100
- Course Duration
- 1 Semester
- Course Credit
- 0.5 Social Studies
- Course Fee
- None
- Prerequisite
- SS1330 A & B US/CO Government or SS5205 A & B AP US Goverment/Politics
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