Welcome to AP Government and Politics! (AP GoPo)
"Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble." - John Lewis, civil rights activist and US Congressman
Welcome to what is probably the most useful AP course you'll ever take! How do I know this? Well, APGoPo provides an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. This course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific case studies. It also will give you familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. political reality. If you like psychology, you'll love this class too! Those are fancy words for....EVERYTHING in your life deals with government, and your participation in this system through various methods will affect every aspect of your daily life. And best thing is this course will count as a replacement for Civic Literacy!! Still think politics doesn't affect you? Watch this!
In order to be successful in this course, you will need to first get a broad overview of what this course is all about from the links below (waaaay below). While your daily assignments will be posted in Canvas, this website should be re-visited frequently to review "big picture" information about the AP exam using the helpful summary and tutorial links below and to see your class calendars.
In order to be successful in this course, you will need to first get a broad overview of what this course is all about from the links below (waaaay below). While your daily assignments will be posted in Canvas, this website should be re-visited frequently to review "big picture" information about the AP exam using the helpful summary and tutorial links below and to see your class calendars.
Click the "final exam" logo above to learn more about the REQUIRED Civic Engagement Project that AP GoPo students complete!
ABOVE: Some AP students from TeamGoPo 2022. You'll learn to recognize that learning more about government and politics makes you a funnier, clever person as well!
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AP GoPo gets all the stars...watch my interview with our NC-2 District's, House Rep. Deborah Ross...2021 and 2022...all questions come from AP GoPo kids!
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AP Exam Details and EssaysTo learn more about the AP GoPo exam, style of multiple choice questions, and essay writing tutorials, click here.
For a quick look at the style of multiple choice questions (answer key on last page), click here. |
Foundational DocumentsFor a quick video tutorial of the 9 required foundational documents, click here. Your AMSCO book will have the full documents and you will frequently have assignments that analyze these docs. Wanna review? Try out the matching review on Part 1 and Part 2
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SCOTUS CasesFor a quick tutorial of the 15 required SCOTUS cases, click here. Your AMSCO book will have the full documents and you will frequently have assignments that analyze these docs.
Click for SCOTUS Case Matching Review Game! |
Full Course DescriptionIf you really want to put yourself to sleep at night, take some time to read what this course is all about from the AP College Board Official Course Exam and Description, click the icon.
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