AP Government Review Videos (AP US Government and Politics)

AP Government
Review Videos

Here is a helpful handout that I made after the 2012 exam:
2012 Enduring Understandings

Cramming for the AP Government and Politics exam? Need to review in one night?
I've put together some great AP Government review videos for you!

LIVE REVIEW WITH HIPHUGHES
May 2, 2017 @ 8 PM Eastern

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Constitutional Underpinnings

5-15% of the Exam

Philosophy and Theories of Democracy

Here's the music video that put MrBettsClass on the map - a fun way to review John Locke!

HipHughes explains two theories of democracy: Hyperpluralism and Elite Theory.

Federalism and the Constitution

.HipHughes explains the concept of federalism and how it worked (or didn't work) under the Articles of Confederation

HipHughes (with a little help from me) explains the Federalist Papers, as well as Madison's Federalist 10. Federalist 10 is one of the most likely topics to come up on the AP Government exam each year.

The Antifederalists opposed the ratification of the Constitution, believing that it granted too much power to the central government. Tom Richey explains the Antifederalist political platform.

Need a quick review of the Bill of Rights?
HipHughes will get it to you in 90 seconds
so you'll never forget it again!

During the Progressive Era, four "Progressive Amendments" were passed to accomplish Progressive goals of enhancing popular democracy, regulating business, and promoting moral improvement.

Political Beliefs and Behaviors

10-20% of the Exam

Tom Richey explains how political beliefs are formed and expressed in a two party system in this video on Party Identification.

HipHughes explains the 2010 Citizens United decision, a recent Supreme Court case that has had a profound impact on campaign financing.