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ap us government cram – federalism & constitution

originally streamed on March 17, 2021 with Katelynn SoongTeacher
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Get ready for the AP Government and Politics exam with this focused cram session that reviews key topics, constitutional foundations, and important concepts you need to know. This study session walks through the AP Gov curriculum to help strengthen y ...more

curriculum note

This video references 2021 COVID-era exam administration details (three testing windows, digital at-home options) that no longer apply — check College Board's current exam page for up-to-date administration and format information.

covered in this stream

units
Unit 1 – Foundations of American Democracy
topics
1.1 Ideals of Democracy1.2 Types of Democracy1.3 Federalist No. 10 & Brutus 1 Summary 1.4 Challenges of the Articles of Confederation1.5 Ratification of the U.S. Constitution1.6 Principles of American Government1.7 Relationship Between States and the Federal Government1.8 Constitutional Interpretations of Federalism1.9 Federalism in Action1.10 Required Founding DocumentsDeclaration of IndependenceFederalist 10 and 51, Brutus 1Articles of Confederation

timestamps

  • 0:00

    Welcome and Setup

  • 2:15

    Speaker Introduction

  • 3:50

    Session and TAs Overview

  • 4:54

    Recording and Social Media

  • 5:27

    Poll: Where From?

  • 6:33

    Poll: Feelings on Test

  • 8:08

    Poll: Course Length

  • 9:16

    AP Test Format

  • 11:52

    Test Administrations

  • 13:28

    Unit 1 Basics

  • 15:01

    Key Terms Explained

  • 18:40

    Declaration of Independence

  • 20:49

    Articles of Confederation

  • 25:01

    Shay's Rebellion

  • 28:10

    Types of Democracy

  • 34:01

    US Constitution Overview

  • 36:38

    Federalist No. 10

  • 41:17

    Brutus No. 1

  • 45:56

    Federalist vs Anti-Federalist

  • 48:05

    Poll: Federalist or Anti?

  • 49:40

    Ratification Compromises

  • 53:53

    Constitution Clauses

  • 55:25

    Federalist No. 51

  • 56:32

    Federalism and Powers

  • 57:34

    Fiscal Federalism

  • 1:00:42

    Enumerated Powers

  • 1:02:15

    10th Amendment

  • 1:02:46

    Supreme Court Cases

  • 1:03:16

    Questions and Discord

  • 1:04:52

    Closing Remarks

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