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AP U.S. Government & Politics

Constitutional foundations, branches of government, civil liberties, ideologies, and political participation — all 5 units with FRQ practice.

AP Gov Exam Format (different from history exams)

Section I: 55 MCQs (80 min, 50%) — stimulus-based (texts, data, cartoons)

Section II: 4 FRQs (100 min, 50%) — Concept Application · Quantitative Analysis · SCOTUS Comparison · Argumentative Essay

Each unit guide includes practice for all 4 FRQ types plus required SCOTUS cases and foundational documents.

UNITSChoose a Unit

Unit 1Foundations of American DemocracyEnlightenment ideas, the Constitution, federalism, separation of powers, and the amendment process.31vocab25IDs10MCQs4FRQs5cases Unit 2Interactions Among BranchesCongress, the presidency, the judiciary, and the bureaucracy — checks, balances, and clashes.29vocab26IDs10MCQs4FRQs5cases Unit 3Civil Liberties & Civil RightsBill of Rights, selective incorporation, landmark SCOTUS cases, and the civil rights movement.28vocab25IDs10MCQs4FRQs5cases Unit 4Ideologies & BeliefsThe political spectrum, political socialization, public opinion polling, and media influence.28vocab25IDs10MCQs4FRQs5cases Unit 5Political ParticipationVoting, parties, campaigns, interest groups, PACs, gerrymandering, and the changing media landscape.29vocab25IDs10MCQs4FRQs5cases

TOTALSBy the Numbers

145

Flashcards

126

Key Concepts

50

MCQs (50%)

20

FRQs (50%)

25

SCOTUS Cases

10

Argument Essays

40

Source Excerpts

50

Pitfalls