AP US Government & Politics Exam Online Prep & Review
May 15 is the big day. Are you ready?
If all you know about the United States government is that there exist three things called the "legislative branch," the "executive branch," and the "judicial branch," you're already halfway there. Go the distance with Shmoop's online guide to all things (American) government.
What's inside our Online AP US Government & Politics Prep Course?
Extreme topic review (for the extreme student). Check out our in-depth study guide and practice problems galore on each of the topics below:
American Government before the Constitution
Making the Constitution
The Constitution of 1787
The Bill of Rights
Federalism
Legislative Branch: Structure
Legislative Branch: Powers
Legislative Branch: How It Works
Executive Branch: Structure
Executive Branch: Powers
Executive Branch: How It Works
Judicial Branch: Structure
Judicial Branch: Powers
Judicial Branch: How It Works
Federal Bureaucracy: Structure & Powers
Federal Bureaucracy: How It Works
The Two-Party System
The Democratic Party
The Republican Party
Presidential Elections
Mass Media, Polling & Public Opinion
Interest Groups
Domestic Policy
Taxes & Spending
Foreign Policy
First Amendment: Freedom of Speech, Press & Assembly
First Amendment: Freedom of Religion
Equal Protection
Fifth, Sixth & Eighth Amendments: Rights of the Accused
Third & Fourth Amendments: Search, Seizure & Right to Privacy
Test-Taking Tips
Specifically designed tips for mastering AP US Government & Politics. Learn why you should focus your studying on the three branches of government and whether it is possible to write four whole essays—in a row—without passing out in the middle of the test. (Short answer: yup.)
Two Full-Length Practice Exams
Curious about what it is really like to answer 60 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes and write 4 essays in another 100? Take a full-length practice exam with Shmoop...and then take another one. Because we have two.
Practice Drills
If you forget everything you read approximately three seconds after you read it, never fear: polish your mad government and politics skills with drills, more drills, and—you guessed it—even more drills.
