5 Steps to a 5: AP U.S. Government & Politics 2018 Edition

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Get ready to ace your AP U.S. Government & Politics Exam with this easy-to-follow, multi-platform study guide 5 Steps to a 5: AP U.S. Government & Politicsintroduces an easy to follow, effective 5-step study plan to help you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to achieve a high score on the exam. This wildly popular test prep guide matches the latest course syllabus and the latest exam. You'll get online help, seven full-length practice tests (four in the book and three online), detailed answers to each question, study tips, information on how the exam is scores, and much more. 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. 5 Steps to a 5: AP U.S. Government & Politics 2018 features: - New: Access to the entire Cross-Platform Prep Course in U.S. Government & Politics - 7 Practice Exams (4 in the book + 3 online) - An interactive, customizable AP Planner app to help you organize your time - Powerful analytics you can use to assess your test readiness - Flashcards, games, and more Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page 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 2 How to Plan Your Time STEP 2 Determine Your Test Readiness 3 Take a Diagnostic Exam STEP 3 Develop Strategies for Success 4 Section I of the Exam: How to Approach the Multiple-Choice Questions 5 Section II of the Exam: How to Approach the Free-Response Essay STEP 4 Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High 6 Architecture and Development of U.S. Government 7 Federalism 8 Political Culture 9 Political Parties 10 Voting and Elections 11 Interest Groups and the Mass Media 12 The Legislative Branch 13 The Executive Branch and the Bureaucracy 14 The National Judiciary 15 Civil Liberties and Civil Rights 16 Politics and Public Policymaking STEP 5 Build Your Test-Taking Confidence AP U.S. Government and Politics Practice Exam 1 AP U.S. Government and Politics Practice Exam 2 AP U.S. Government and Politics Practice Exam 3 Appendixes Websites Related to the Advanced Placement Exam Glossary of Terms