APrep
Open the app
AP U.S. Government & Politics study notes
Short notes for every topic in AP U.S. Government & Politics, unit by unit, each with key terms and a sample AP-style question.
Practice tests that predict your AP score, flashcards and daily review.
Study AP U.S. Government & Politics free in APrepUnit 1: Foundations of American Democracy
- 1.1Ideals of Democracy
- 1.2Types of Democracy
- 1.3Government Power and Individual Rights
- 1.4Challenges of the Articles of Confederation
- 1.5Ratification of the U.S. Constitution
- 1.6Principles of American Government
- 1.7Relationship Between the States and the Federal Government
- 1.8Constitutional Interpretations of Federalism
- 1.9Federalism in Action
Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government
- 2.1Congress: The Senate and the House of Representatives
- 2.2Structures, Powers, and Functions of Congress
- 2.3Congressional Behavior
- 2.4Roles and Powers of the President
- 2.5Checks on the Presidency
- 2.6Expansion of Presidential Power
- 2.7Presidential Communication
- 2.8The Judicial Branch
- 2.9Legitimacy of the Judicial Branch
- 2.10The Court in Action
- 2.11Checks on the Judicial Branch
- 2.12The Bureaucracy
- 2.13Discretionary and Rule-Making Authority
- 2.14Holding the Bureaucracy Accountable
Unit 3: Civil Liberties & Civil Rights
- 3.1The Bill of Rights
- 3.2First Amendment: Freedom of Religion
- 3.3First Amendment: Freedom of Speech
- 3.4First Amendment: Freedom of the Press
- 3.5Second Amendment: Right to Bear Arms
- 3.6Amendments: Balancing Individual Freedom with Public Order and Safety
- 3.7Selective Incorporation
- 3.8Amendments: Due Process and the Rights of the Accused
- 3.9Civil Rights and Equal Protection
- 3.10Government Efforts to Enforce Civil Rights
- 3.11Balancing Minority and Majority Rights
- 3.12Affirmative Action
- 3.13The Politics of Civil Rights
Unit 4: American Political Ideologies & Beliefs
Unit 5: Political Participation
- 5.1Voting Rights and Models of Voting Behavior
- 5.2Political Parties
- 5.3How and Why Political Parties Change and Adapt
- 5.4Interest Groups Influencing Policy Making
- 5.5Groups Influencing Policy Outcomes
- 5.6Electing a President
- 5.7Congressional Elections
- 5.8Modern Campaigns
- 5.9The Media
- 5.10Changes in Media Landscape and Their Consequences