This comprehensive PowerPoint presentation covers Unit 5 of AP U.S. Government & Politics, focusing on how Americans participate in democracy through voting, political parties, elections, and civic engagement. The slides emphasize constitutional protections, voter behavior, and the institutions that connect citizens to government—key content heavily tested on the AP exam. Topics Included: Expansion of voting rights through constitutional amendments (14th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 24th, 26th) Models