AP® U.S. Government and Politics Course

Partner Service

High School

Created by a team of veteran AP Gov. teachers and content experts from iCivics and Study Edge, this online, on-demand course is designed to support teachers and students alike as they navigate the newly-designed AP course and exam. Our course includes over 100 videos and accompanying study guides that break down all of the essential content, making it more accessible for all learners.

Use the course material with differentiated instruction, flipped or blended classrooms, whole class instruction, after-school support (tutoring or homework help), test prep and review. Start studying today by exploring the first three sections for free!

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