Essential Course Resources

• AP Government and Politics Course Description (.pdf/535KB) 
  
• AP United States Government and Politics Teacher's Guide (.pdf/713KB)
• AP Government and Politics Frequently Asked Questions
• AP U.S. Government and Politics Development Committee
• AP U.S. Government and Politics Course Perspective

  AP Exam Information and Resources

  • Multiple Choice Section Scoring Change 
  • Free 1999 AP U. S. Government and Politics Released Exam  
  • 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)
  • Seeking AP Exam Readers

  AP Course Audit Information

  • Syllabus Development Guide, Sample Syllabi and more

  Classroom Resources

  • From the College Board

    • Special Focus Materials

      • Balance of Power Between Congress and the President (.pdf/372KB)
      • The Incorporation Doctrine (.pdf/252KB)
      • Interconnections – Teaching Across the Field (.pdf/586KB)
      • Mastering the Core Skills (.pdf/274KB)

  • From Your AP Colleagues

    • 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
    • The Spanish Flu And Its Legacy (.pdf/5.7MB) 

    • DC Corner

      • Past Conference Materials  

    • Course Content - Related Articles

      • Civil Society: An Introduction

    • Web Guides

      • The Civics Connection: A Conversation with Congress-The Lou Frey Institute
      • AP U.S. Government and Politics Related Web Sites

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