Grade 11-12
AP US Government & Politics
College-level government aligned to the College Board AP US Government & Politics CED. Constitutional foundations, civil liberties, political institutions, and participation.
Units
14
Credit
0.5 credit
Weekly Hours
5 hrs
Duration
18 weeks
What You'll Learn
College Board Aligned
All five AP Government CED units — from constitutional foundations through political participation.
Required Documents
In-depth analysis of the 15 required foundational documents and 15 required SCOTUS cases.
College Credit Potential
A qualifying AP exam score can earn 3 college credits (Intro to American Government equivalent).
Units (14)
1Constitutional Foundations2Federalism3Congress4The Presidency and Executive Branch5The Federal Judiciary6Civil Liberties7Civil Rights8Political Ideologies and Beliefs9Public Opinion and Political Socialization10Political Parties11Campaigns, Elections, and Voting12Interest Groups13Media, Technology, and Political Communication14Public Policy