In-depth preparation for the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam features:
Two full-length model AP exams with answer keys and explanationsAn extensive subject review covering Constitutional development, the branches of federal government, political parties, special interest groups, the media, bureaucracy, and public policy issues related to the economy, the federal budget, social welfare, foreign policy and national defenseUpdated content includes the 2012 electionNewly revised end-of-chapter multiple-choice and free-response questions with rubrics for each
The included CD-ROM presents two additional full-length practice tests with automatic scoring and fully explained answers. BONUS! An exclusive online exam included with the purchase of the book or the book with CD-ROM.
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Table of Contents:
PrefaceIntroduction
Using the Book
The Structure of the Test
Study Strategies
Multiple-Choice Questions
Free-Response Essay Question Strategy
Data-Based Free-Response Essay Question Strategy
A Summary of the Free-Response Answer SectionPart One: Constitutional Development
The Theory of Modern Government
Constitutional Foundations
The Constitution
Federalism
The Bill of Rights and Civil Liberties
Civil Rights: Equal Protection Under the LawPart Two: The Institutions of Government
The Congress
The Presidency
The Judiciary
The BureaucracyPart Three: The Political Process and Political Beliefs
Political Parties and Political Action
Nominations, Campaigns, and Elections
Voting Behavior: The Impact of Public Opinion and the Media
Special Interest Groups—Lobbyists and PACsPart Four: Public Policy Issues
The Economy, the Federal Budget, Social Welfare and EntitlementsPart Five: Model Exams
Model Exam 1
Answer Key
Model Exam 2
Answer KeyGlossaryIndex
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- PublisherBarrons Educational Series
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 1438073879
- ISBN 13 9781438073873
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages432