AP United States Government and Politics
Have you ever wondered how the government and politics are connected? Or how you can actively participate in the political process? In AP United States Government and Politics, you’ll examine the relationships between the president, Congress, and the Supreme Court, and explore how different political ideologies and opinions shape American politics.
Course Content
Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy
You'll learn how the men who created the U.S. Constitution set up a structure of government intended to stand the test of time, and how the compromises they made left some questions unresolved that continue to be debated today.
15%-22%
Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government
You'll continue to explore how the government sets and administers policy, and you'll learn about the complexities of this process.
25%-36%
Unit 3: Civic Liberties and Civil Rights
You'll connect what you've learned about the founding principles of our government to the debates over how best to balance freedom and order.
13%-18%
Unit 4: American Political Ideologies and Beliefs
You'll explore the various beliefs that U.S. citizens hold about government, how these beliefs are shaped, and how they affect which policies citizens support.
10%-15%
Unit 5: Political Participation
You'll learn about the many ways that U.S. citizens can influence the decisions the government makes.
20%-27%
Tips
Clinton Truong
Score: IN PROGRESS
I am not a big social studies person, but what helped me with this class was drawing back to the idea of whether power is given back to the people or the government. Within almost all vocabulary, processes, and court cases, it will either give power back to the people or to the government. Also remember all the required documents along with the different Supreme Court cases that are required for the course.
Resources
Course Description
Know what is expected of you to know and what is the makeup of your exam. Each topic has its dedicated page.
Task Verbs
Understand what the college board is looking for when they use a specific task verb.
Fivable
Study guides for all units and topics.