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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About Research and Education Association
Study Schedules
Study Schedule for the AP Exam in
U.S. Government and Politics
Study Schedule for the AP Exam in
Comparative Government and Politics
Chapter 1
Succeeding on the AP Government and Politics Exams
About the Advanced Placement Program
The AP United States Government and Politics Exam
The AP Comparative Government and Politics Exam
About the Review Sections
Scoring the Exam
Scoring the Multiple-Choice Section
Scoring the Free-Response Section
The Composite Score
Scores that Earn College Credit and/or Advanced Placement
Studying for Your AP Examination
Test-Taking Tips
Chapter 2
United States Government and Politics Review
Constitutional Framework
The Federal Government
Public Policy
Political Institutions and Special Interests
Public Opinion and Voter Behavior
Civil Rights and the Supreme Court
Answer Key
Chapter
Comparative Government and Politics Review
Britain
France
The Former Soviet Union
(Commonwealth of Independent States)
The PeopleÕs Republic of China
Answer Key
Practice Test 1
AP Examination in U.S. Government and Politics
Test 1
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test 2
AP Examination in U.S. Government and Politics
Test 2
Answer Key
Detailed Eplanations of Answers
Practice Test 3
AP Examination in Comparative Government and Politics
Test 3
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Glossary
ANSWER SHEETS
APPENDICES Including Annotated Articles of Confederation and United States Constitution