Master AP U. S Government and Politics : Everything You Need to Get AP* Credit and a Head Start on College

by Moran, Margaret C.

• ISBN13: 9780768924718
• ISBN10: 0768924715
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-02-01
• Publisher: Petersons

Summary

Scoring high on the AP Exam translates to saved time and money_but how much? Peterson_s updated Master the AP series answers this question with a new Quick-Reference Chart for each test by college and university, test designation, required score, credits granted, courses waived, and any stipulations. Students don_t have to wonder how their college of choice will reward their hard work.Each book also contains in-depth subject reviews along with test-taking strategies and two full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations.

Table of Contents

Before You Begin	p. ix
How This Book Is Organized	p. ix
Special Study Features	p. x
Appendix	p. x
You're Well on Your Way to Success	p. xi
Give Us Your Feedback	p. xi
Quick-Reference Guide	p. xi
Key Supreme Court Cases	p. xii
Top 10 Strategies to Raise Your Score	p. xiv
AP U.S. Government & Politics Basics
All About the AP U.S. Government & Politics Test	p. 3
10 Facts About the AP U.S. Government & Politics Test	p. 3
Scoring the AP U.S. Government & Politics Test	p. 7
Study Plans for the AP U.S. Government & Politics Test	p. 9
Summing It Up	p. 15
Diagnosing Strengths and Weaknesses
Practice Test 1: Diagnostic	p. 25
Section I	p. 25
Section II	p. 37
Answer Key and Explanations	p. 38
Self-Evaluation Rubric for the Advanced Placement Essays	p. 51
AP U.S. Government & Politics Strategies
Answering the Multiple-Choice Questions	p. 55
Practice Plan	p. 55
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Pacing	p. 58
Analyzing Questions	p. 59
Educated Guessing	p. 63
Practicing	p. 63
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Answer Key and Explanations	p. 66
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Answer Key and Explanations	p. 71
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Answer Key and Explanations	p. 75
Summing It Up	p. 76
Writing the Essays	p. 77
Practice Plan	p. 78
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Some Practical Advice	p. 79
What to Expect in the AP Essays	p. 79
The Essay: A Quick Review	p. 82
Writing an Outstanding Essay	p. 84
Techniques for Acing Section II	p. 86
A Word of Caution	p. 88
A Word of Encouragement	p. 88
Practicing	p. 88
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Self-Evaluation Rubric for the Advanced Placement Essays	p. 102
Summing It Up	p. 104
AP U.S. Government & Politics Review
Constitutional Foundation of the Federal Government	p. 107
Theories of Government	p. 107
Adopting the Constitution	p. 109
Basic Facts About the Constitution	p. 116
Form of Government	p. 121
Summing It Up	p. 127
Institutions of the Federal Government	p. 129
Congress	p. 129
The Presidency	p. 139
The Federal Bureaucracy	p. 144
The Federal Judiciary	p. 148
Summing It Up	p. 153
Political Behavior and Political Groups	p. 155
Political Behavior, Public Opinion, and the Mass Media	p. 155
Interest Groups, Political Parties, and Elections	p. 158
Summing It Up	p. 164
The Public Policy Agenda	p. 165
Economic Policy	p. 165
Social and Domestic Policy	p. 168
Foreign and Defense Policy	p. 170
Summing It Up	p. 173
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights	p. 175
Civil Liberties	p. 175
Civil Rights	p. 180
Summing It Up	p. 189
Three Practice Tests
Practice Test 2	p. 199
Section I	p. 199
Section II	p. 211
Answer Key and Explanations	p. 212
Self-Evaluation Rubric for the Advanced Placement Essays	p. 227
Practice Test 3	p. 235
Section I	p. 235
Section II	p. 248
Answer Key and Explanations	p. 249
Self-Evaluation Rubric for the Advanced Placement Essays	p. 264
Practice Test 4	p. 273
Section I	p. 273
Section II	p. 286
Answer Key and Explanations	p. 288
Self-Evaluation Rubric for the Advanced Placement Essays	p. 303
Appendixes
College-by-College Guide to AP Credit and Placement	p. 307
Glossary of Terms	p. 329
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