A NEWER EDITION OF THIS TITLE IS AVAILABLE.  SEE ISBN:  978-0-7386-0267-7  Get the AP college credits you've worked so hard for... Our savvy test experts show you the way to master the test and score higher. This new and fully expanded edition examines all AP US & Comparative Government & Politics areas including in-depth coverage of branches of the US government and US voting behaviors. The comprehensive review covers every possible exam topic: the entire US Federal government; a comparative review of the governments of England, France, the former Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China; US political institutions, public opinion, voting behavior and more. Features 3 full-length practice exams with all answers thoroughly explained.Follow up your study with REA's test-taking strategies, powerhouse drills and study schedule that get you ready for test day.DETAILS- Comprehensive, up-to-date subject review of every US & Comparative Government & Politics area used in the AP exam- 3 Full-Length Practice Exams: All exam answers are fully detailed with easy-to-follow, easy-to-grasp explanations- Study schedule tailored to your needs- Packed with proven exam tips, insights and adviceTABLE OF CONTENTSAbout Research & Education AssociationStudy SchedulesStudy Schedule for the AP Exam in U.S. Government & PoliticsStudy Schedule for the AP Exam in Comparative Government & PoliticsChapter 1 - Succeeding on the AP Government & Politics Exams About the Advanced Placement ProgramThe AP United States Government & Politics ExamThe AP Comparative Government & Politics ExamAbout the Review SectionsScoring the ExamScoring the Multiple-Choice SectionScoring the Free-Response SectionThe Composite ScoreScores that Earn College Credit and/or Advanced PlacementStudying for Your AP ExaminationTest-Taking TipsChapter 2 - United States Government & Politics Review Constitutional FrameworkThe Federal GovernmentPublic PolicyPolitical Institutions and Special InterestsPublic Opinion and Voter BehaviorCivil Rights and the Supreme CourtAnswer KeyChapter 3 - Comparative Government & Politics Review BritainFranceThe Former Soviet Union (Commonwealth of Independent States)The People's Republic of ChinaAnswer KeyPractice Test 1 - AP Examination in U.S. Government & PoliticsAnswer KeyDetailed Explanations of AnswersPractice Test 2 - AP Examination in U.S. Government & Politics Answer KeyDetailed Explanations of AnswersPractice Test 3 - AP Examination in Comparative Government & PoliticsAnswer KeyDetailed Explanations of AnswersGlossary ANSWER SHEETS APPENDICES including Annotated Articles of Confederation and United States ConstitutionChapter 1 - Succeeding on the AP Government & Politics ExamsThis book will prepare you for the Advanced Placement Examinations in Government and Politics by giving you, first and foremost, an accurate and complete representation of the actual exams for both United States Government and Politics and Comparative Government and Politics. But REA doesn't stop there: we give you thorough yet concise topical reviews, a series of targeted drills, and an up-to-date glossary that comprises the full range of terminology with which you should be familiar.If you are taking the United States Government and Politics exam, you'll want to concentrate on the first part of this book. The second part of the book is devoted to the Comparative Government and Politics exam. In both cases, you'll find a lively course review keyed to exactly the material you'll need to know to score well on the test, complemented by our handy glossary to Read Less