Asap U.S. Government & Politics: A Quick-Review Study Guide for the Ap Exam

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LIKE CLASS NOTES--ONLY BETTER. The Princeton Review's ASAP U.S. Government & Politics is designed to help you zero in on just the information you need to know to successfully grapple with the AP test. No questions, no drills: just review. Advanced Placement exams require students to have a firm grasp of content--you can't bluff or even logic your way to a 5. Like a set of class notes borrowed from the smartest student in your grade, this book gives you exactly that. No tricks or crazy stratagems, no sample essays or practice sets: Just the facts, presented with lots of helpful visuals. Inside ASAP U.S. Government & Politics, you'll find:

- Essential concepts, institutions, and policies for AP United States Gov & Politics--all explained clearly & concisely

- Lists, charts, and graphs for quick visual reference

- A three-pass icon system designed to help you prioritize learning what you MUST, SHOULD, and COULD know in the time you have available

- "Ask Yourself" questions to help identify areas where you might need extra attention

- A resource that's perfect for last-minute exam prep and for daily class work Topics covered in ASAP U.S. Government & Politics include:

- The institutions of national government

- Constitutional underpinnings

- Political beliefs & behaviors

- Civil rights & civil liberties

- Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, and the federal courts

- Public policy

- Political parties, interest groups, and mass media

... and more!