AP United States Government and Politics

The structure and function of American national government, civil liberties/rights, political behavior, and the foundational Supreme Court cases and documents.

2 hours, 5 minutes durationScored 1–5.

Exam format details

Section I: 55 multiple-choice questions (80 min). Section II: 4 free-response questions (100 min), including a required Supreme Court case comparison.

Units

1. Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy

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2. Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government

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3. Unit 3: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

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4. Unit 4: American Political Ideologies and Beliefs

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5. Unit 5: Political Participation

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