The AP United States Government and Politics course will introduce students to the workings of American government and politics. Major topics include the five areas listed by the College Board: constitutional democracy, civil liberties and civil rights, American political culture and beliefs, political participation, and interaction among branches. Students will practice writing evidence-based essays and analyzing Supreme Court decisions and AP-required foundational documents. This course helps prepare students to take the AP United States Government and Politics exam.
What You’ll Learn
- Foundations of Constitutional Democracy: Explore the structure, principles, and evolution of the U.S. Constitution and federalism.
- Institutions & Policy Processes: Examine how the legislative, executive, and judicial branches interact and shape policy.
- Civil Rights, Civil Liberties & Political Behavior: Analyze individual rights, public opinion, political culture, and participation.
- Credit Hours: 0.5
This course is part of our High School Program (Grades 12) bundle.
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
- 12 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Unit 1: Constitutional Democracy0
- Unit 2: Balance of Power0
- Unit 3: Legislative Branch0
- Unit 4: Executive Branch0
- Unit 5: Judicial Branch0
- Cumulative Review 1 (Units 1-5)0
- Unit 6: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties0
- Unit 7: American Political Culture and Beliefs0
- Unit 8: Political Participatioin0
- Unit 9: Public Policy and Voter Behavior0
- Unit 10: The Election Process0
- Cumulative Review 2 (Units 1-10)0
