AP U.S. Government and Politics - Softcover

In-depth preparation for the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam features: Two full-length model AP exams with answer keys and explanations An extensive subject review covering Constitutional development, the branches of federal government, political parties, special interest groups, the media, bureaucracy, and public policy issues related to the economy, the federal budget, social welfare, foreign policy and national defense Updated content includes the 2012 election Newly revised end-of-chapter multiple-choice and free-response questions with rubrics for each The included CD-ROM presents two additional full-length practice tests with automatic scoring and fully explained answers. BONUS! An exclusive online exam included with the purchase of the book or the book with CD-ROM. System Requirements: (Flash Player 10.2 is recommended) This CD is intended to run on systems meeting the minimum requirements below. Windows: 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel (R) Atom "[ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbooks Windows (R) 8, Windows (R) 7 (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows (R) Vista (32-bit), Windows (R) XP (32-bit), Windows Server (R) 2008 (32-bit), Windows Server (R) 2003 (32-bit). 512MB of RAM (1GB of RAM recommended for netbooks); 128MB of graphics memory CD-ROM drive 1024 X 768 color display Macintosh: Intel Core "[ Duo 1.83GHz or faster processor Mac OS X 10.6 or higher 512MB of RAM; 128MB of graphics memory CD-ROM drive 1024 X 768 color display

Table of Contents:

Preface

Introduction
Using the Book
The Structure of the Test
Study Strategies
Multiple-Choice Questions
Free-Response Essay Question Strategy
Data-Based Free-Response Essay Question Strategy
A Summary of the Free-Response Answer Section

Part One: Constitutional Development
The Theory of Modern Government
Constitutional Foundations
The Constitution
Federalism
The Bill of Rights and Civil Liberties
Civil Rights: Equal Protection Under the Law

Part Two: The Institutions of Government
The Congress
The Presidency
The Judiciary
The Bureaucracy

Part Three: The Political Process and Political Beliefs
Political Parties and Political Action
Nominations, Campaigns, and Elections
Voting Behavior: The Impact of Public Opinion and the Media
Special Interest Groups—Lobbyists and PACs

Part Four: Public Policy Issues
The Economy, the Federal Budget, Social Welfare and Entitlements

Part Five: Model Exams
Model Exam 1
Answer Key
Model Exam 2
Answer Key

Glossary

Index