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It will not only help students understand the U.S. Constitution and the political system but will also help them become informed citizens who are willing topreserve, protect, and defend the rights and liberties at the core of our nation’s charter. That is why we are delighted to partner with College Board on a series of classroom lessons and materials that support instruction in AP U.S. Government and Politics and help bring balanced constitutional content to students across America.  \nAP COURSE AND EXAM DESCRIPTIONS ARE UPDATED PERIODICALLY Please visit AP Central ([apcentral.collegeboard.org](apcentral.collegeboard.org)) to determine whether a more recent course and exam description is available.  \nAbout College Board  \nCollege Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success—includingthe SAT® and the Advanced Placement® Program. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools.  \nFor further information, [visit](visit collegeboard.org)[ collegeboard.org](visit collegeboard.org).  \nAP Equity and Access Policy  \nCollege Board strongly encourages educators to make equitable access a guiding principle for their AP programs by giving all willing and academically prepared students the opportunity to participate in AP. We encourage the elimination of barriers that restrict access to AP for students from ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented. Schools should make every effort to ensure their AP classes reflect the diversity of their student population. College Board also believes that all students should have access to academically challenging coursework before they enroll in AP classes, which can prepare them for AP success. It is only through a commitment to equitable preparation and access that true equity and excellence can be achieved.  \nDesigners: Sonny Mui and Bill Tully  \n© 2020 College Board. College Board, Advanced Placement, AP, AP Central, and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of College Board. All other products and services may be trademarks of their respective owners.  \n[Visit College Board on the web:](Visit College Board on the web: collegeboard.org)[ collegeboard.org](Visit College Board on the web: collegeboard.org).  \nContents  \nv Acknowledgments  \n1 About AP  \n4 AP Resources and Supports  \n6 Instructional Model  \n7 About the AP U.S. Government and Politics Course  \n7 College Course Equivalent  \n7 Prerequisites  \n7 Project Requirement  \nCOURSE FRAMEWORK  \n11 Preface  \n12 Introduction  \n12 The National Constitution Center and College Board  \n12 Maintaining Political Balance  \n13 Course Framework Components  \n15 Disciplinary Practices and Reasoning Processes  \n19 Course Content  \n22 Course at a Glance  \n25 Unit Guides  \n27 Using the Unit Guides  \n30 Required Foundational Documents  \n32 Required Supreme Court Cases  \n35 UNIT 1: Foundations of American Democracy  \n51 UNIT 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government  \n73 UNIT 3: Civil L","cbCaifO87BUoH8wJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifO87BUoH8wJ","pdf",9100190,199,"English","# Contents\n## About AP\n## Course Framework\n## Course at a Glance\n## Unit Guides\n## Project Guide\n## Instructional Approaches\n## Exam Information\n## Scoring Guidelines","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the AP U.S. Government and Politics course framework in this description?\",\"answer\":\"The framework models political and ideological balance to help students understand the U.S. Constitution and political system and become informed citizens committed to preserving and defending core rights and liberties.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics are covered across the course units?\",\"answer\":\"The course units span foundations of American democracy, interactions among branches of government, civil liberties and civil rights, American political ideologies and beliefs, and political participation.\"},{\"question\":\"What exam components does the document include?\",\"answer\":\"The document includes an exam overview, sample exam questions, and scoring guidelines for question types such as concept application, quantitative analysis, a SCOTUS comparison, and an argument essay.\"}]","AP U.S. Government and Politics - Course and Exam Description - Effective Fall 2020 | PDF",1789899292,501,{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":99},[100,104,108,111,116,121,126,131,136,139,143],{"id":22,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":101,"show_sort_weight":102,"slug":103},"Story & Novel",90,"story-novel",{"id":26,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":105,"show_sort_weight":106,"slug":107},"Literature",80,"literature",{"id":33,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":29,"show_sort_weight":109,"slug":110},70,"exam",{"id":112,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":113,"show_sort_weight":114,"slug":115},5,"Comic",60,"comic",{"id":117,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":118,"show_sort_weight":119,"slug":120},6,"Technology",50,"technology",{"id":122,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":123,"show_sort_weight":124,"slug":125},7,"Healthcare",40,"healthcare",{"id":127,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":128,"show_sort_weight":129,"slug":130},8,"Research & Report",30,"research-report",{"id":132,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":133,"show_sort_weight":134,"slug":135},9,"Religion & Spirituality",20,"religion-spirituality",{"id":134,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":137,"show_sort_weight":134,"slug":138},"World Cup","world-cup",{"id":140,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":141,"show_sort_weight":140,"slug":142},10,"Lifestyle","lifestyle",{"id":144,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":145,"show_sort_weight":112,"slug":146},19,"General","general"]