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AP United States Government and Politics

Study constitutional foundations, institutions, civil liberties, political beliefs, and participation in U.S. government.

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Unit outline
5 units
Equivalent
One-semester introductory U.S. government course
Framework checked
August 14, 2026
Concept applicationData and source analysisPolitical argumentation

Course content

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Weight ranges reflect the official course outline. Individual teachers may sequence the course differently.

5 units

  1. Unit 1Foundations of American Democracy15%–22% MCQ of exam scorePlanned
  2. Unit 2Interactions Among Branches of Government25%–36% MCQ of exam scorePlanned
  3. Unit 3Civil Liberties and Civil Rights13%–18% MCQ of exam scorePlanned
  4. Unit 4American Political Ideologies and Beliefs10%–15% MCQ of exam scorePlanned
  5. Unit 5Political Participation20%–27% MCQ of exam scorePlanned