The AP Government & Politics: United States course provides an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. This course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. political reality. While there is no single approach that an AP Government & Politics: United States course must follow, certain topics are generally covered in college courses.

Explores the dynamics of power in the pursuit of political objectives. Analyzes social, political, economic, and cultural power with particular emphasis on political institutions of the United States. Distinguishes between power and force. Approved for University Studies (Explorations).