AP Government and
Politics
Study Guide
Content
 AP Course Syllabus
 Outline of Topic
 Article(s)
 Lessons:
 State of Nature (Lesson 1)
 Natural Rights (Lesson 2)
 Classical Republicanism (Lesson 3)
 Classical Liberalism (PPoint outline)
 Federalist Paper #10, #51, and #78
Teamwork
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Chapter Outlines, Define Key Terms, Review Questions
o Refer to course syllabus for textbook chapters
o Develop two short response questions with answers
to review for each chapter section
Analyze, summarize and evaluate article
Summarize Supreme Court Cases
o Refer to Constitution CD for Court cases
o Research www.oyez.org, textbook, Bill of Rights
Pocket Guide
AP Practice Test
o Complete multiple-choice questions
o Research and write a complete response for each
FRQ
Team Presentations
• March 4 to March 15
– Overview of topic and key terms
– Develop three key questions/answers about topic, and lead
whole class discussion
• March 17 to March 25
– FRQs
– Lead class discussion on responses to questions
– April 5 to April 22
– Review and discuss main ideas from article
– Develop three key questions/answers from article, and lead
whole class discussion
• April 26 to April 29
– Review multiple-choice test(s) for AP Exam on Monday, May
3rd
Individual Study Guide
Due Wednesday, May 5th
• Submit 3-ring binder with dividers
Table of Contents
1. Title page
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AP Course Syllabus
AP Government and Politics Study Guide PPoint Outline
Lessons 1-3
Compare and Contrast Classical Republicanism to Classical
Liberalism
6. Summary of Federalist Papers
7. Chapter outlines, key terms, review questions/answers
8. Summary of article(s)
9. Summary of Supreme Court cases
10. FRQs
11. Multiple-choice test(s)