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Length of course: One Semester
Guiding Philosophy/Purpose:
To compare and contrast governmental systems and understand how they interact in a world dominated by globalization.
Topics Covered:
Economic globalization, the governments of Britain, Russia, China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, and the European Union.
Benefits of taking AP Comparative Government:
Understand the most current and relevant issues in the world while learning about the nuts and bolts of some of the world’s most interesting governments.
Top three reasons to take AP Comparative Government:
1. You find issues related to government interesting.
2. You want to learn more about global issues.
3. You’re a social studies junkie and want to end your senior year with an international challenge!
Favorite course activities:
Re-enact a debate in British parliament; write a speech that Vladamir Putin would give to graduating seniors at SHS; debate whether China would benefit from a more democratic system; try to understand what motivates the leaders of Iran’s government.