Advanced Placement Comparative Government & Politics (Teacher Guide)

Advanced Placement Comparative Government & Politics provides the tools necessary to develop an understanding of some of the world’s diverse political structures and practices. It is divided into eight parts and follows the course outline suggested by the College Board in publications and workshops. Part 1 covers systems theory, comparative concepts, and case study methodology. Part 2 features lessons on governmental structure and deals with the powers of government and the limits on these powers. Various types of legislative and party models are also discussed. Part 3 presents a study of recent British political history, focusing on various political parties, their political positions, and British constitutionalism. Part 4 features the new Europe, with an analysis of the European Union and various European parties. Part 5 covers the evolving situation in Russia, including a study of the political culture, leadership, and political elite. Recent revolutions in Russia are also discussed. Part 6 covers Chinese politics, focusing on the vocabulary of politics in China, Chinese political leadership, the mass line and ideology, and finally the idea of democratic centralism. Part 7 examines the political structures of Mexico, Nigeria, and Iran. Part 8 presents a research project that can be completed after students take the Advanced Placement Comparative Government and Politics exam.

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Social Studies curriculum units contain complete lesson plans with preliminary and follow-up work, teacher notes with background and rationale, ready-to-use worksheets, and suggested answers for student questions. These materials encourage the development of thinking, reading, speaking, research, and writing skills as well as critical thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.