AP US Government

Review everything you need to know about the foundations of American democracy with these AP US Gov unit 1 Resources. You'll learn more about the principles of American government, federalism, and some key court cases and foundational documents. With a variety of resources, you'll be prepared for the exam!

Unit 1 – Foundations of American Democracy

Constitution 101 and Principles

The Powers - Expressed, Implied, Concurrent, Denied...

Federalist 10 and 51, Brutus 1

1.10 Required Founding Documents

Articles of Confederation

Articles of Confederation - Slides

Intro to US Gov: Models of Representative Democracy, Enlightenment Thought

Federalist 10 and 51, Brutus 1 - Slides

1.6 Principles of American Government

Declaration of Independence

1.4 Challenges of the Articles of Confederation

1.12 MC Answers and Review

The Powers - Expressed, Implied, Concurrent, Denied... - Slides

Intro to American Government, Models of Representative Democracy, Enlightenment Thought

Intro to American Government, Models of Representative Democracy, Enlightenment Thought - Slides

Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch v. Maryland and US v. Lopez 

Constitution 101 and Principles - Slides

Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch v. Maryland and US v. Lopez - Slides

1.1 Ideals of Democracy

1.2 Types of Democracy

Constitutional Convention

Constitutional Convention - Slides

Types of Federalism Part 1 - Dual vs Cooperative 

Types of Federalism Part 1 - Dual vs Cooperative - Slides

Foundations of Democracy Review

AP US Gov - Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy Review

Foundational Documents Review

Foundational Documents Review - Slides

1.5 Ratification of the U.S. Constitution

Foundations of Democracy

1.7 Relationship Between States and the Federal Government

1.8 Constitutional Interpretations of Federalism

Introduction to Federalism

Unit 1 Overview: Foundations of American Democracy

Introduction to Federalism - Slides

1.3 Federalist No. 10 & Brutus 1 Summary 

Declaration of Independence - Slides

1.11 Multiple Choice Questions

1.9 Federalism in Action

Gain an understanding of the interactions among branches of the AP US Government and Politics exam. We'll cover the 3 branches of government— legislative, executive, and judicial—as well as the bureaucracy and checks and balances in relation to each branch. You'll master this unit with our helpful slides, review videos, and study guides!

Unit 2 – Branches of Government

2.10 The Court in Action

2.16 Multiple Choice Questions

Congress: The Committee System

Congress: The Committee System - Slides

Congress: The House vs the Senate

Interaction Among Branches Review

Bill to Law Process

Bill to Law Process - Stream Slides

The Role and Functions of the US Supreme Court

The Role and Functions of the US Supreme Court - Slides

Review and Application of Iron Triangles and Issue Networks

Checks on Presidential Power

Checks on Presidential Power - Slides

2.6 Expansion of Presidential Power

Bureaucracy: Cabinet, Independent Executive Agencies, Government Corporations and Regulatory Commissions

Bureaucracy: Cabinet, Independent Executive Agencies, Government Corporations and Regulatory Commissions - Slides

2.17 MC Answers and Review

2.4 Roles and Power of the President

2.7 Presidential Communication

2.12 The Bureaucracy

Roles of the President

Roles of the President - Stream Slides

2.9 Legitimacy of the Judicial Branch

Interaction Among Branches Review - Stream Slides

2.13 Discretionary and Rule-Making Authority

Review and Application of Iron Triangles and Issue Networks - Stream Slides

2.11 Checks on the Judicial Branch

Selection and Nomination of Federal Judges

Congress: The House vs the Senate - Slides

A Review of the Legislative and Judicial Branches

2.5 Checks on the Presidency

2.3 Congressional Behavior

The Federal Budget

Selection and Nomination of Federal Judges - Slides

Unit 2 Overview: Interactions Among Branches of Government

Interactions Among Branches of Government Overview

2.14 Holding the Bureaucracy Accountable

The Federal Budget - Slides

2.1 Congress: The Senate and the House of Representatives 

2.8 The Judicial Branch

2.15 Policy and the Branches of Government 

2.2 Structures, Powers, and Functions of Congress

Grasp all the important content on civil rights and liberties from unit 3 of the US Government and Politics exam. We cover the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, relevant SCOTUS cases, selective incorporation, and social movements and affirmative action. With these free study resources, you'll be well prepared for the exam!

Unit 3 – Civil Liberties & Civil Rights

1st and 2nd Amendments

3.10 Social Movements and Equal Protection

Required Supreme Court Cases from 1st-10th Amendments

Cases Slides

3.1 The Bill of Rights

3.5 Second Amendment: Rights to Bear Arms

A Review of the 14th Amendment - Cases and Strict Scrutiny

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights - Stream Slides

3.8 Amendments: Due Process and the Rights of the Accused

3.14 Multiple Choice Questions

3.4 First Amendment: Freedom of the Press

Breaking Down the 14th Amendment

Breaking Down the 14th Amendment - Slides

3.6 Amendments: Balancing Individual Freedom with Public Order and Safety

Rights of the Accused 4th - 7th Amendments

3.11 Government Responses to Social Movements

Rights of the Accused 4th - 7th Amendments - Slides

Unit 3 Overview: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

3.3 First Amendment: Freedom of Speech

3.12 Balancing Minority and Majority Rights

A Review of the 14th Amendment - Cases and Strict Scrutiny - Slides

3.2 First Amendment: Freedom of Religion

3.7 Selective Incorporation & the 14th Amendment

1st and 2nd Amendments - Slides

Required Supreme Court Cases

3.9 Amendments: Due Process and the Right to Privacy

3.15 MC Answers and Review

3.13 Affirmative Action

Explore different political philosophies and how major parties influence ideology for unit 4 of the AP US Government and Politics exam. We cover the history of political parties, their impact on voters and the government, third parties, and political socialization. With a variety of resources on this unit, you'll be ready for a 5 no time!

Unit 4 – American Political Ideologies & Beliefs

Political Socialization and Political Ideology

Political Socialization and Political Ideology - Slides

4.9 Ideology and Economic Policy

4.6 Evaluating Public Opinion Data

4.12 MC Answers and Review

Economic Ideology - Keynesian vs Supply Side

Economic Ideology - Keynesian vs Supply Side - Slides

4.7 Ideologies of Political Parties 

4.1 American Attitudes about Government and Politics 

4.3 Changes in Ideology

Polling

A Review of Public Policy (Social Policy)

A Review of Public Policy (Social Policy) - Slides

4.2 Political Socialization

Political Parties and Their Platforms

Political Parties and Their Platforms - Slides

4.11 Multiple Choice Questions

4.5 Measuring Public Opinion

Polling - Slides

A Review of Public Policy (Economic Policy)

Social Security, Healthcare, and Education Policy

Social Security, Healthcare, and Education Policy - Slides

4.10 Ideology and Social Policy

4.8 Ideology and Policy Making

Unit 4 Overview: American Political Ideologies and Beliefs 

4.4 Influence of Political Events on Ideology

Gain a good understanding of Unit 5, political participation, for the US Government and Politics exam. We'll cover media ownership and bias, voting and voter behavior, campaign finance, realignments, and dealignments. Review slides, student-led streams, and teacher reviews on this unit so you can ace your exam!

Unit 5 – Political Participation

Critical Elections: Realignments and Dealignment

Critical Elections: Realignments and Dealignment - Slides

Media Ownership and Bias

Media Ownership and Bias - Slides

Voting and Voter Behavior

Campaign Finance

5.14 Multiple Choice Questions

Campaign Finance - Slides

5.15 MC Answers and Review

Voting and Voter Behavior - Slides

Unit 5 Overview: Political Participation

5.4 How and Why Political Parties Change

5.2 Voter Turnout

5.3 Political Parties

5.1 Voting Rights and Models of Voting Behaviour

5.5 Third-Party Politics

5.6 Interest Groups Influencing Policy Making

5.7 Groups Influencing Policy Outcomes

5.13 Changing Media

5.11 Campaign Finance

5.8 Electing a President

5.10 Modern Campaigns

5.12 The Media

5.9 Congressional Elections

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Ace that AP US Gov multiple choice section with confidence with these helpful study guides and streams. Learn how the section is structure and how to go about each question, and you'll be feeling more confident in no time. 

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

AP US Government Multiple Choice Questions

AP US Government Multiple Choice Help (MCQ)

Learn how to effectively write free-response questions for the AP US Government and Politics exam, including short answer questions, the argument essay, and the SCOTUS application FRQ. We cover logistics, scoring, and helpful tips. You'll be prepared with conceptual and quantitative analysis reviews and practice prompt reviews!

Free Response Questions (FRQ)

AP Gov FRQ: Quantitative Analysis Review (2020)

Writing Workshop on the Argumentative Essay

AP GoPo Free Response Questions (FRQ) – Past Prompts

FRQ Practice & Q+A

AP Gov SAQ Practice Prompt Answers & Feedback

AP US Government Free Response Help - FRQs

Breaking Down the Supreme Court Case Comparison Essay

AP Gov FRQ: Argument Essay Review (2020)

AP US Gov FRQ (SCOTUS Application)

FRQ: Conceptual Analysis

Exam Skills (MC, FRQ)

Writing Workshop on the Argumentative Essay Slides

Scotus Cases FRQ Slides

AP Gov Federalism Practice Prompt Answers & Feedback

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