Government & Civics (AP-Level)

Subject: Social Studies  ·  Grade level: 12th

The Constitution, the three branches, federalism, and the modern policymaking process. AP Government covers the institutions, the rights, and the messy real-w

In this lesson

• Constitutional foundations
• The three branches
• Civil rights & civil liberties
• Elections & participation

Key terms

Federalism

Division of power between national and state governments.

Separation of powers

Splitting government into branches with distinct jobs.

Checks and balances

Each branch can limit the others.

Bill of Rights

First 10 amendments — individual rights against government.

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