This year-long course will examine the original elements of American Government with the goal of bringing depth to fundamental concepts and issues in American Government. Students will be expected to use and develop their writing skills while completing course objectives. Class discussions are essential, and are intended to help develop public speaking skills while promoting a healthy environment for public discourse and critical thinking. The Advanced Placement American Government course covers all content required to meet the school district's graduation requirement and provides an in-depth examination of our government that is necessary to be successful on the Advanced Placement examination.