This Advanced Placement course will introduce you to the workings of American government and politics. Major topics include the five areas listed by the College Board: Constitutional Democracy, Civil Liberties/Civil Rights, American Political Culture and Beliefs, Political Participation, and Interaction among Branches. These areas are divided into a total of ten units. This course will prepare you for the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam by helping you practice skills associated with the exam such as writing evidence-based essays and answering questions on causes and consequences of political events. Analysis of landmark Supreme Court decisions and foundational documents (AP-required primary sources) will be emphasized.

Course Details

Note
Your AP instructor will send you a join code that allows you to join your course section on the AP website. This account provides access to AP Classroom and the exam. The AP exam fee is not included in the course tuition.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Constitutional Democracy
Unit 2: Balance of Power
Unit 3: Legislative Branch
Unit 4: Executive Branch
Unit 5: Judicial Branch
Cumulative Review 1 (Units 1-5)
Unit 6: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Unit 7: American Political Culture and Beliefs
Unit 8: Political Participatioin
Unit 9: Public Policy and Voter Behavior
Unit 10: The Election Process
Cumulative Review 2 (Units 1-10)
Syllabus
View syllabus
Textbooks
Amazon* Library
American Government 3rd edition (Print) Change it to say American Government 3rd edition (Print) Note: Digital version linked free. (Optional)
ISBN: 978-1711493954
2019 OpenStax College
 		New from $41.80
Used from $22.48
 		Borrow
* As an Amazon Associate BYU Continuing Education earns from qualifying purchases.
Other Materials
American Government-3rd edition (Free Link)OptionalAmerican Government-3rd edition (Free Link)