An introduction to the organization and function of the U.S. national government. Includes the U.S. Constitution; the federal system; political behavior; executive, legislative, and judicial powers; and public policy. Policies on the acceptance of AP credit vary among academic programs and from institution to institution, so AP credit toward the GECC or major requirements is not guaranteed. A score of 3 or higher on the AP U.S. Government exam may be considered as equivalent to successful completion of postsecondary courses approved for IAI GECC S5 900. Feb 2016Reviewed Fall 2017 - Remains unchanged