AP Government Prep Webinars

Join us for our AP Government Webinar Series with Paul Sargent as he helps you prepare for the AP Government Exam.

In this AP Government Prep episode, we'll be covering the creation and arguments surrounding the U.S. Constitution, its structure, and the controversy that emerged for and against the Constitution.

In this episode, we'll be covering the division of power between the federal government and the states, including sources of both conflict and cooperation.

In this episode, we'll be covering the structure and powers of both houses of Congress, how laws are made, and the limits put on the legislative branch by the other two branches.

In this episode, we'll be covering the powers and duties of the President of the United States, the gradual expansion of presidential authority, and the ways other branches can check the president.

In this episode, we'll be covering the structure and role of the court system, how the Supreme Court comes to decisions, and the role of majority and dissenting opinions.

In this episode, we'll be covering what federal agencies' roles are in running the country and the powers given to these unelected parts of the government.

Session 7: Civil Liberties This session investigates the history of civil liberties in the United States. Special attention is on the important Supreme Court cases that outlined modern civil liberties and the process of selective incorporation that applied the Bill of Rights to state governments. The process was utilized significantly in working to obtain civil liberties specifically through the Due Process Clause and Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.

In this episode, we'll be covering the struggle for equality for civil rights of minority groups in the United States. Protections were given by the federal government beginning with the Reconstruction Amendments, the 13th Amendment, 14th Amendment, and 15th Amendment as well as various civil rights acts like the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964.

In this episode, we'll be covering the interactions between the branches of government, the Constitution, the states, and the people, especially focusing on conflicts and controversy surrounding those interactions.

Session 1: The Constitution and Federalism This session reviews the foundations of American democracy, including the events that led to the Declaration of Independence. The controversies and compromises surrounding the writing and ratification of the Constitution will also be covered. The session finishes with the concept of federalism, the division of power between the federal and state governments, and its application to modern policy concerns.

Session 2: The Legislative Branch This session focuses on Congress and its powers. A special focus is on the legislative branch’s position in the separation of powers and checks and balances.