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Welcome to AP U.S. Government & Politics! In this class we will examine the political culture of the United States, the constitutional underpinnings of our government, and the specific institutions of our national government. Political parties and beliefs, the roles of interest groups and the media, civil rights and liberties, and the making of public policy are all topics that will be covered in this course. Upon successful completion of this course and a score of three or better on the AP U.S. Government & Politics Exam, the student will receive college credit from most colleges and universities.
This is designed to be a college-level political science course taught to highly motivated, intelligent high school students. The expectation is that students will assume responsibility for completing all reading and writing assignments and will diligently prepare for all examinations.
Review texts and past examinations are available for student use in order to prepare for the A.P. exam in May. Additional study sessions will be scheduled in March and April for interested students. For more information about A.P. exams, please consult the guidance office.
Topic Outline and Reading Schedule (2024)
American Government Table of Contents
AP Government and Politics Required Documents
AP Government and Politics Required Documents Review
AP Government and Politics Required Supreme Court Cases
AP Government and Politics Semester Exam Review
National Constitution Center's Interactive Constitution
Khan Academy Videos and Articles (Required Documents and Cases)
U.S. Supreme Court Cases Review
Unit One: Foundations of American Democracy
Unit Two (a): Interactions Among Branches of Government (Congress, Presidency)
Unit Two (b): Interactions Among Branches of Government (Judiciary, Bureaucracy)
Unit Three: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Unit Four: American Political Ideologies and Beliefs
Unit Five: Political Participation
Final Exam Study Guide is located at the end of the course syllabus
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