Adopt AP United States Government and Politics
Students discover how rights, laws, and political decisions shape everyday life.
What Is AP U.S. Government and Politics?
This course is about representation, politics, and rights—and the rules that shape all three. Students analyze political institutions, constitutional principles, the founding documents, Supreme Court decisions, public policy, and political behavior through debate, data, and evidence-based arguments. AP U.S. Government and Politics includes document analysis, data interpretation, structured argument, and a required civics project.
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AP U.S. Government and Politics connects to law, journalism, public service, politics, and civic leadership. It helps students build the kind of problem-solving and analytical skills used in college and future careers. Give students the opportunity to earn college credit and advanced placement with AP U.S. Government and Politics.
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AP United States Government and Politics
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