Autorentext
Paul Soifer, Ph.D., is chair of the History Department at Yeshiva University High School in Los Angeles, where he teaches both AP U.S. History and AP U.S. Government.

Zusammenfassung

Your complete guide to a higher score on the *AP U.S. Government and PoliticsAbout the book:Introduction

Reviews of the AP exam format and scoring
Proven strategies for answering multiple-choice questions
Hints for tackling the essay questions
FAQsPart I: Subject Area Reviews
Covers all subject areas you'll be tested on
Constitutional basis of U.S. government
Political beliefs and behaviors
Political parties, interest groups, and mass media
Structure of government
Public policy
Civil rights and civil liberties
Includes sample questions and answers for each subjectPart II: AP U.S. Government and Politics Practice Exams
3 full-length practice exams with answers and complete explanations

Inhalt
Introducing the Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics Exam.Format of the Exam.Scoring of the Exam.Grading the Exam.The Multiple-Choice Section.4Direct Sentence Stem or Question.Examples.Reverse Multiple-Choice.Examples.Multiple Multiple-Choice.Examples.Data Questions.Examples.The Free-Response Section.Starting to Write.Tackling Data Questions.Example 1.Scoring Guidelines.Sample Essay.Comments.Example 2.Scoring Guidelines.Sample Essay.Comment.Frequently Asked Questions about the AP U.S. Government and Politics Exam.How to Use This Book.PART I: SUBJECT AREA REVIEWS WITH PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.The Constitution.Federalism.Congress.The Presidency.The Bureaucracy.The Judiciary.Public Opinion.Mass Media.Political Parties.Voting and Elections.Interest Groups.Civil Liberties.Civil Rights.Public Policy.Economic Policy.Foreign Policy.PART II: AP U.S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS PRACTICE TESTS.Practice Test 1.Practice Test 2.Practice Test 3.PART III: APPENDIXESGlossary of Key Terms.The Constitution of the United States of America.Important U.S. Supreme Court Cases.Internet Resources for Further Study.