Cover all the essential content and prepare students for the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam by exploring the foundations of American democracy, branches of government, civil liberties/rights, political ideologies/beliefs, and political participation. The text includes all nine required foundational documents, the complete text of the United States Constitution, and Supreme Court case descriptions. Track student progress with unit reviews, assessments, and a full-length AP Government and Politics practice exam modeled on the new course and exam descriptions.