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

Looking for sample exams, practice questions, and test-taking strategies? Check out our extended, in-depth prep guide, Cracking the AP U.S. Government & Politics Exam!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• "e;Ask Yourself"e; 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 workTopics 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!