ASAP U.S. Government and Politics
By The Princeton 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,and presented with lots of helpful visuals.and Inside ASAP U.S. Government andamp; Politics, you'll find:• Essential concepts, institutions, and policies for AP United States Gov andamp; Politics-all explained clearly andamp; 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 workTopics covered in ASAP U.S. Government andamp; Politics include:• The institutions of national government• Constitutional underpinnings• Political beliefs andamp; behaviors• Civil rights andamp; civil liberties• Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, and the federal courts• Public policy• Political parties, interest groups, and mass media... and more!Looking for sample exams, practice questions, and test-taking strategies? Check out our extended, in-depth prep guide, Cracking the AP U.S. Government andamp; Politics Exam!