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AP U.S. Government Interactions Among Branches | AP Government | AP Gov Unit 2

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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Homeschool
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160 PPT slides, 299 PDF
$160.00
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This is my first year teaching this course, and this resource helped me immensely. It is organized and thorough, which makes it easy to personalize and edit to meet your own needs and style. I will be checking out the other units!
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Description

Fully editable unit for your APGOPO Unit 2 needs.

Aligned with the AP U.S. Government & Politics Course and Exam Description Redesign, 2023 Update

Roughly 1/3 of the AP Gov exam covers material from this unit, hence it's giant size, and a larger price tag than my other units. The content could be covered in 3 fast weeks if you teach a 1 semester course or as long as 2 months if you have a full year to deliver content.


Interactions Among Branches of Government - Unit 2 Includes:

Word Documents (fully editable) -

  • 2 - Unit 2 Exams - Each includes:
    • 4 Free Response Questions in the AP Gov redesign format - 120 Minute Timed Exam
    • 28-question Multiple Choice Question Exam - 40 Minute Timed Exam

2 - Unit 2 Answer Keys with each question tied to a:

    • Disciplinary Practice
    • Reasoning Process
    • Learning Objective

  • Unit 2 FRQ Rubrics (8 total) broken down by:
    • Skills – static – the same used for the national exam
    • Scoring Criteria – static – the same used for the national exam
    • Scoring Notes (where relevant)
    • Possible Answers
    • Applicable Essential Knowledge

  • Score Sheet for easy exam scoring
  • Exam notes
  • Plus 1 combined version of the test for a 1 semester course with answer key and rubric included

160-slide Unit Power Point

This is more than just a PowerPoint. Mini lessons, skill building and enrichment opportunities abound!

  • Content Outline from AP Gov Course Embedded
  • Skill Building Exercises Included
  • Content-rich Slides with Animated Transitions
  • Teacher Lecture Notes for in-depth instructional practices include:
    • Links to relevant sites
    • Resources to enhance teacher background knowledge
    • Talking Points to enhance the bullet-point content
    • Conversation starters including questions and suggested answers
    • Many suggestions for continuing the lesson and enrichment activities

PowerPoint is downloaded as Google Slides. The unit exam is available as a Word Doc OR Google Forms to assist with distance learning.

PDF of all Unit Materials

  • Note from Ashley
  • Unit Table of Contents
  • Scope and Sequence
  • Helpful Hints
  • Customer Tips
  • Unit PowerPoint in Handout Form (for student note-taking)
  • Unit PowerPoint with Teacher Lecture Notes, Discussion Questions
  • 2 - Unit 2 Exams
  • 2 - Unit 2 Answer Key
  • FRQ Rubrics for Unit 2
  • Exam notes
  • Plus 1 combined version of the test for a 1 semester course

Topics Covered:

  • Structure, Powers & Functions of:
    • Legislative Branch (Congress)
    • Executive Branch (President)
    • Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)

  • Filibuster
  • Committees
  • Treaties
  • Budget Process
  • Pork Barrel & Logrolling
  • Veto
  • Executive Orders
  • Signing Statements
  • Checks & Balances between Branches
  • Senate Confirmation Hearings
  • Oversight
  • Expansion of Presidential Power
  • Presidential Communication

Required Documents Covered:

  • Constitution
  • Federalist #70
  • Federalist #78
  • Baker v. Carr
  • Shaw v. Reno
  • Marbury v. Madison

Bonus Lesson Plans:

  • How a Bill Becomes a Law
  • Bureaucracy Lesson
  • Budget Puzzle Lesson
  • State of the Union Address "Bingo"

A Note on Textbooks:

This content is directly aligned with the AP U.S. Government & Politics Course Description. Any AP Government textbook should cover all content included in this purchase. As I was designing these resources, I referenced:

  • "Government in America" by Edwards, Wattenberg & Howell (17th Edition, AP): Chapters 11-15
  • "United States Government & Politics" by David Wolfford (2nd Edition, AMSCO): Chapters 3-6

Have questions before you buy? Email Ashley@Weavers.World


Annual link check and update to keep content relevant completed on August 31, 2023.  All buyers will have access to my annual updates until the next College Board redesign of the course (2028-ish). 


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Total Pages
160 PPT slides, 299 PDF
Answer Key
Included with rubric
Teaching Duration
2 months
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