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AP®︎ U.S. Government & Politics Study Guides

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Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy

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Topic 1.1
Ideals of Democracy

Topic 1.2
Types of Democracy

Topic 1.3
Government Power and Individual Rights

Topic 1.4
Challenges of the Articles of Confederation

Topic 1.5
Ratification of the U.S. Constitution

Topic 1.6
Principles of American Government

Topic 1.7
Relationship Between the States and National Government

Topic 1.8
Constitutional Interpretations of Federalism

Topic 1.9
Federalism in Action

Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government

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Topic 2.1
Congress: The Senate and the House of Representatives

Topic 2.2
Structures, Powers, and Functions of Congress

Topic 2.3
Congressional Behavior

Topic 2.4
Roles and Powers of the President

Topic 2.5
Checks on the Presidency

Topic 2.6
Expansion of Presidential Power

Topic 2.7
Presidential Communication

Topic 2.8
The Judicial Branch

Topic 2.9
The Role of the Judicial Branch

Topic 2.10
The Court in Action

Topic 2.11
Checks on the Judicial Branch

Topic 2.12
The Bureaucracy

Topic 2.13
Discretionary and Rulemaking Authority

Topic 2.14
Holding the Bureaucracy Accountable

Topic 2.15
Policy and the Branches of Government

Unit 3: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

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Topic 3.1
The Bill of Rights

Topic 3.2
First Amendment: Freedom of Religion

Topic 3.3
First Amendment: Freedom of Speech

Topic 3.4
First Amendment: Freedom of the Press

Topic 3.5
Second Amendment: Right to Bear Arms

Topic 3.6
Amendments: Balancing Individual Freedom with Public Order and Safety

Topic 3.7
Selective Incorporation

Topic 3.8
Amendments: Due Process and the Rights of the Accused

Topic 3.9
Amendments: Due Process and the Right to Privacy

Topic 3.10
Social Movements and Equal Protection

Topic 3.11
Government Responses to Social Movements

Topic 3.12
Balancing Minority and Majority Rights

Topic 3.13
Affirmative Action

Unit 4: American Political Ideologies and Beliefs

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Topic 4.1
American Attitudes About Government and Politics

Topic 4.2
Political Socialization

Topic 4.3
Changes in Ideology

Topic 4.4
Influence of Political Events on Ideology

Topic 4.5
Measuring Public Opinion

Topic 4.6
Evaluating Public Opinion Data

Topic 4.7
Ideologies of Political Parties

Topic 4.8
Ideology and Policymaking

Topic 4.9
Ideology and Economic Policy

Topic 4.10
Ideology and Social Policy

Unit 5: Political Participation

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Topic 5.1
Voting Rights and Models of Voting Behavior

Topic 5.2
Voter Turnout

Topic 5.3
Political Parties

Topic 5.4
How and Why Political Parties Change and Adapt

Topic 5.5
Third-Party Politics

Topic 5.6
Interest Groups Influencing Policymaking

Topic 5.7
Groups Influencing Policy Outcomes

Topic 5.8
Electing a President

Topic 5.9
Congressional Elections

Topic 5.10
Modern Campaigns

Topic 5.11
Campaign Finance

Topic 5.12
The Media

Topic 5.13
Changing Media

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