APGOV 061: AP United States Government and Politics

The AP United States Government and Politics course will introduce students to the workings of American government and politics. Major topics include the five areas listed by the College Board: constitutional democracy, civil liberties and civil rights, American political culture and beliefs, political participation, and interaction among branches. Students will practice writing evidence-based essays and analyzing Supreme Court decisions and AP-required foundational documents. This course helps prepare students to take the AP United States Government and Politics exam. The BYU Independent Study course includes a separate must-pass final exam for course credit but does not administer the AP exam or include its fee in tuition. Students must arrange to take the AP exam at a local school using the AP Course Ledger; be aware many schools have an ordering deadline of November 15th.