AP United States Government and Politics Course Information
- AP Government and Politics Course Description (.pdf/355KB) New!
- AP United States Government and Politics Teacher's Guide (.pdf/713KB)
- Sample Syllabi
- AP U.S. Government and Politics FAQs
- AP U.S. Government and Politics Development Committee
- Winter Update: 2009 AP® Program News
- AP U.S. Government and Politics Newsletter
- AP U.S. Government and Politics Course Perspective
Exam Information and Resources
- AP United States Government and Politics Exam Information
- Free AP United States Government and Politics Practice Exam
- 2008 College Comparability Study for AP United States Government and Politics Exam (.ppt/193KB)
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Classroom Instruction and Resources
Special Focus Materials
- The Incorporation Doctrine (.pdf/252KB)
- Interconnections – Teaching Across the Field (.pdf/586KB)
- Mastering the Core Skills (.pdf/274KB)
Lesson Plans and Teaching Strategies
- Processes and Institutions in AP U.S. Government and Politics: A Hands-On Approach
- Teaching Tips
- Executive Power: Teaching Through Current Events
- Teaching About Campaign Finance in the AP U.S. Government and Politics Classroom
- Using Role Playing in the AP U.S. Government and Politics Classroom
- Using C-SPAN in the AP U.S. Government and Politics Classroom
Civil Society: An Introduction - Connecting with Students in AP U.S. Government and Politics Using the Web
- Using Current Events Examples in AP Government and Politics Courses
- CLUES to Critical Thinking About Politics
- Including Current Events in the AP Government Curriculum
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