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5 Steps to a 5: AP U.S. Government & Politics 2020

          
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Get ready to ace your AP U.S. Government & Politics Exam with this easy-to-follow, multi-platform study guide The immensely popular test prep guide has been updated and revised with new material and is now accessible in print, online and mobile formats. 5 Steps to a 5: AP U.S. Government & Politics 2020 introduces an easy to follow, effective 5-step study plan to help you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to reach your full potential. The book includes hundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanations and sample responses. You’ll learn how to master the multiple-choice questions and achieve a higher score on this demanding exam.  Because this guide is accessible in print and digital formats, you can study online, via your mobile device, straight from the book, or any combination of the three.  This essential guide reflects the latest course syllabus and includes five full-length practice exams, plus proven strategies specific to each section of the test.  5 Steps to a 5: AP U.S. Government & Politics 2020 features:  •5 Practice Exams •Access to the entire Cross-Platform Prep Course in AP U.S. Government & Politics•Hundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanations •Powerful analytics to assess your test readiness•Flashcards, games, and more

Table of Contents:
Preface Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction: The Five-Step Program STEP 1 Set Up Your Study Program 1 What You Need to Know About the AP U.S. Government and Politics Exam Background of the Advanced Placement Program The New AP U.S. Government and Politics Exam Frequently Asked Questions About the AP U.S. Government and Politics Exam 2 How to Plan Your Time Three Approaches to Preparing for the AP U.S. Government and Politics Exam STEP 2 Determine Your Test Readiness 3 Take a Diagnostic Exam AP U.S. Government and Politics Diagnostic Exam Answer Key for Multiple-Choice Questions Answers and Explanations for the Multiple-Choice Questions Scoring the Free-Response Questions Score Conversion Worksheet STEP 3 Develop Strategies for Success 4 Section I of the Exam: How to Approach the Multiple-Choice Questions Introduction to the Multiple-Choice Section of the Exam Types of Multiple-Choice Questions Strategies for Answering the Multiple-Choice Questions 5 Section II of the Exam: How to Approach the Free-Response Questions Introduction to the Free-Response Questions How Do I Prepare for the Free-Response Questions? Types of Free-Response Questions Prompts Developing the Free-Response Answers Scoring the Free-Response Answers STEP 4 Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High UNIT 1 Foundations of American Democracy 6 Constitutional Foundations Principles of Government Origins of American Government The United States Constitution Review Questions Answers and Explanations Rapid Review 7 Federalism The Constitutional Basis of Federalism Federalism in Practice Establishing National Supremacy Federalism Today Review Questions Answers and Explanations Rapid Review UNIT 2 Interactions Among Branches of Government 8 The Legislative Branch Structure of Congress Organization of Congress Election to Congress Leadership of Congress The Committee System Congressional Staff and Support Roles of Members of Congress Privileges of Members of Congress Powers of Congress The Lawmaking Process Legislative Tactics Influences on Congress Review Questions Answers and Explanations Rapid Review 9 The Executive Branch and the Bureaucracy Constitutional Origins of the Presidency The Road to the White House The Vice Presidency Presidential Powers Limitations on Presidential Powers Presidential Character The Bureaucracy The Executive Office of the President (EOP) Executive Departments Review Questions Answers and Explanations Rapid Review 10 The National Judiciary The Federal Court System Structure of the Judicial System Judicial Selection The Court at Work Courts as Policymakers Judicial Philosophy Review Questions Answers and Explanations Rapid Review UNIT 3 Civil Liberties and Civil Rights 11 Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Civil Liberties Freedom of Religion Freedom of Speech Freedom of the Press Freedom of Assembly and Petition Property Rights Right to Privacy Rights of the Accused Civil Rights The Civil Rights Movement Other Minorities Affirmative Action Review Questions Answers and Explanations Rapid Review UNIT 4 American Political Ideologies and Beliefs 12 Political Socialization, Ideology, and Public Opinion Core Political Values Political Socialization Public Opinion Review Questions Answers and Explanations Rapid Review UNIT 5 Political Participation 13 Campaigns, Elections, and Voting Participation and Voting Types of Elections Campaign Finance Review Questions Answers and Explanations Rapid Review 14 Political Parties Roles of Political Parties Party Systems What Do Political Parties Do? Party Identification and Membership The Two-Party Tradition in America Third or Minor Parties Structure and Organization of Political Parties Future of Political Parties Review Questions Answers and Explanations Rapid Review 15 Interest Groups and the Mass Media Interest Groups Mass Media Biases in the Media Review Questions Answers and Explanations Rapid Review UNIT 6 Pulling It All Together: Public Policy 16 Politics and Public Policymaking The Policymaking Process Domestic Policy Economic Policy Foreign and Defense Policy Review Questions Answers and Explanations Rapid Review STEP 5 Build Your Test-Taking Confidence AP U.S. Government and Politics Practice Exam 1 Answer Key for Multiple-Choice Questions Answers and Explanations for the Multiple-Choice Questions Scoring the Free-Response Questions Score Conversion Worksheet AP U.S. Government and Politics Practice Exam 2 Answer Key for Multiple-Choice Questions Answers and Explanations for the Multiple-Choice Questions Scoring the Free-Response Questions Score Conversion Worksheet AP U.S. Government and Politics Practice Exam 3 Answer Key for Multiple-Choice Questions Answers and Explanations for the Multiple-Choice Questions Scoring the Free-Response Questions Score Conversion Worksheet AP U.S. Government and Politics Practice Exam 4 Answer Key for Multiple-Choice Questions Answers and Explanations for the Multiple-Choice Questions Scoring the Free-Response Questions Score Conversion Worksheet Appendixes Websites Related to the Advanced Placement Exam Glossary of Terms


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781260454710
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
  • Publisher Imprint: McGraw-Hill Education
  • Height: 272 mm
  • No of Pages: 352
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 589 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1260454711
  • Publisher Date: 18 Aug 2019
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 20 mm
  • Width: 213 mm


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