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AP US Government & Politics: Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy

1.1: Ideals of Democracy

John Lewis as a founding father

Final Statement: https://www.ajc.com/john-lewis/john-lewis-last-words/GGQ6MKJTIBHGHJ7RQXZVLQFHUA/
How John Lewis Transformed American Politics:
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/07/28/john-lewis-legacy-politics-history-democratic-party-383186

1.2: Types of Democracy

1.3: Government Power & Individual Rights

1.4: Challenges of Articles of Confederation

1.5: Ratification of the U.S. Constitution

1.6: Principles of American Democracy

1.7: Relationship Between States & the Federal Government

1.8: Constitutional Interpretations of Federalism

Constitutional interpretations of federalism (Khan Academy)

1.9: Federalism in Action

Slavery & the U.S. Constitution

Women & the Constitution