AP U.S. Government and Politics


Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy

How did the founding fathers set up a structure of government intended to stand the test of time? What unresolved compromises did they make?

Ideals & Types of Democracy

Origins of US Government

Articles of Confederation

The Constitution

Federalism

Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches

How does the government set and administer policy?

Legislative

Executive & Bureaucracy

Judicial

Unit 3: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Connect the founding principles of the government to debates over how to balance freedom and order

Civil Liberties

Freedoms

Rights

Civil Rights Movement

SCOTUS Cases

Unit 4: Political Ideologies and Beliefs

How do different political beliefs and ideologies affect which policies citizens support?

Core Political Values

Political Socialization

Polling

Ideology

Unit 5: Political Participation

Learn about the many ways that U.S. citizens can influence the decisions the government makes

Campaigns

Elections

Political Parties

Interest Groups

Mass Media