The Best Test Prep for the Advanced Placement Exams For Both U.S. & Comparative Government & Politics

by Danker, Anita C.

• ISBN13: 9780878918843
• ISBN10: 0878918841
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-12-01
• Publisher: Research & Education Assn

Summary

Get the AP college credits you''ve worked so hard for... Our savvy test experts show you the way to master the test and score higher. This new and fully expanded edition examines all AP US & Comparative Government & Politics areas including in-depth coverage of branches of the US government and US voting behaviors. The comprehensive review covers every possible exam topic: the entire US Federal government; a comparative review of the governments of England, France, the former Soviet Union and the People''s Republic of China; US political institutions, public opinion, voting behavior and more. Features 3 full-length practice exams with all answers thoroughly explained. Follow up your study with REA''s test-taking strategies, powerhouse drills and study schedule that get you ready for test day.DETAILS- Comprehensive, up-to-date subject review of every US & Comparative Government & Politics area used in the AP exam- 3 Full-Length Practice Exams: All exam answers are fully detailed with easy-to-follow, easy-to-grasp explanations- Study schedule tailored to your needs- Packed with proven exam tips, insights and adviceTABLE OF CONTENTSAbout Research & Education Association Study SchedulesStudy Schedule for the AP Exam in U.S. Government & PoliticsStudy Schedule for the AP Exam in Comparative Government & PoliticsChapter 1 - Succeeding on the AP Government & Politics Exams About the Advanced Placement ProgramThe AP United States Government & Politics ExamThe AP Comparative Government & Politics ExamAbout the Review SectionsScoring the ExamScoring the Multiple-Choice SectionScoring the Free-Response SectionThe Composite ScoreScores that Earn College Credit and/or Advanced PlacementStudying for Your AP ExaminationTest-Taking TipsChapter 2 - United States Government & Politics Review Constitutional FrameworkThe Federal GovernmentPublic PolicyPolitical Institutions and Special InterestsPublic Opinion and Voter BehaviorCivil Rights and the Supreme CourtAnswer KeyChapter 3 - Comparative Government & Politics Review BritainFranceThe Former Soviet Union (Commonwealth of Independent States)The People''s Republic of ChinaAnswer KeyPractice Test 1 - AP Examination in U.S. Government & PoliticsAnswer KeyDetailed Explanations of AnswersPractice Test 2 - AP Examination in U.S. Government & Politics Answer KeyDetailed Explanations of AnswersPractice Test 3 - AP Examination in Comparative Government & PoliticsAnswer KeyDetailed Explanations of AnswersGlossary ANSWER SHEETS APPENDICES including Annotated Articles of Confederation and United States ConstitutionChapter 1 - Succeeding on the AP Government & Politics ExamsThis book will prepare you for the Advanced Placement Examinations in Government and Politics by giving you, first and foremost, an accurate and complete representation of the actual exams for both United States Government and Politics and Comparative Government and Politics. But REA doesn''t stop there: we give you thorough yet concise topical reviews, a series of targeted drills, and an up-to-date glossary that comprises the full range of terminology with which you should be familiar.If you are taking the United States Government and Politics exam, you''ll want to concentrate on the first part of this book. The second part of the book is devoted to the Comparative Government and Politics exam. In both cases, you''ll find a lively course review keyed to exactly the material you''ll need to know to score well on the test, complemented by our handy glossary to help you get the most out of your study time. Two complete practice exams are provided for U.S. Government and Politics, while one full-length practice exam is provided for Comparative Government and Politics.Each REA practice exam features an answer key and detailed explanations for every question. The explanations not only provide the correct response but also tell you why the remaining answers shouldn''t be chosen.By going over the appropriate review section(s), taking the corresponding

Table of Contents

About Research & Education Association	vii
Study Schedules
Study Schedule for the AP Exam in U. S. Government & Politics	viii
Study Schedule for the AP Exam in Comparative Government & Politics	ix
Succeeding on the AP Government & Politics Exams	1	(12)
About the Advanced Placement Program	2	(1)
The AP United States Government & Politics Exam	3	(1)
The AP Comparative Government & Politics Exam	4	(1)
About the Review Sections	5	(1)
Scoring the Exam	6	(1)
Scoring the Multiple-Choice Section	7	(1)
Scoring the Free-Response Section	7	(2)
The Composite Score	9	(1)
Scores that Earn College Credit and/or Advanced Placement	10	(1)
Studying for Your AP Examination	10	(1)
Test-Taking Tips	11	(2)
United States Government & Politics Review	13	(66)
Constitutional Framework	14	(7)
The Federal Government	21	(20)
Public Policy	41	(11)
Political Institutions and Special Interests	52	(9)
Public Opinion and Voter Behavior	61	(10)
Civil Rights and the Supreme Court	71	(7)
Answer Key	78	(1)
Comparative Government & Politics Review	79	(80)
Britain	80	(17)
France	97	(15)
The Former Soviet Union (Commonwealth of Independent States)	112	(28)
The People's Republic of China	140	(18)
Answer Key	158	(1)
Practice Test 1 AP Examination in U. S. Government & Politics	159	(64)
Test 1	160	(21)
Answer Key	181	(2)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	183	(40)
Practice Test 2 AP Examination in U. S. Government & Politics	223	(50)
Test 2	224	(19)
Answer Key	243	(2)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	245	(28)
Practice Test 3 AP Examination in Comparative Government & Politics	273	(70)
Test 3	274	(20)
Answer Key	294	(1)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	295	(48)
Glossary of U. S. and Comparative Government & Politics	343	(12)
Answer Sheets	355