AP United States Government

AP United States Government is a college-level course that covers the principles of American government and politics. The course focuses on the origins and development of the U.S. political system, and examines the structure and function of American government and politics at the national, state, and local levels. The course also explores the major political parties and interest groups, the electoral process, and the policy-making process. In addition, the course discusses the major issues and controversies facing the American political system today.