A landing page for the AP US Government and Politics course. Most of the lessons seem to match those in US Government and Civics course, but not all.

A 2-page worksheet where students fill in the blanks with information about the rights and protections embedded in the amendments in the Bill of Rights. They are also asked to explain the meanings of eight terms used in the Bill of Rights.

This is a transcript of a podcast lecture from George C. Edwards III, Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Texas A&M University. He explains how the Electoral College works and the impact it can have on the outcome of...

A quick comprehension check over the period in US history when the constitution was being established.

A quick comprehension check over government policies during the Civil War.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An article and video investigating the use of PBL in an AP course. Learn from the experiences of a teacher using PBL in her AP US Government course. Find out if you can really cover the course material...

As the first president of the United States, George Washington set several important precedents for the federal government.

Armed rebellion in the newly-formed United States of America led to the creation of a stronger central government.

Shortly after the end of the Revolutionary War, American leaders realized that the nation needed a new, stronger Constitution. But what would the new system of government look like?

A quick comprehension check over the articles of Confederation.

Read about the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation.