Cliffsap U.S. Government and Politics - Softcover

Soifer, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764586890 ISBN 13: 9780764586897

Publisher: Cliff Notes, 2002

Synopsis

CliffsAP study guides help you gain an edge on Advanced Placement* exams. Review exercises, realistic practice exams, and effective test-taking strategies are the key to calmer nerves and higher AP* scores.

CliffsAP U.S. Government and Politics is for college-bound students who are preparing to take the AP U.S. Government and Politics Exam, which is one of the increasingly popular subject exams that the College Board administers in cooperation with high schools and colleges across the country. This helpful guide gives you an overview of what you need to know about the U.S government and American politics, including the following:

• The Constitution, including such principles as separation of powers and federalism
• Political beliefs and behaviors
• The role of political parties, interest groups, and the media play in politics
• The structure of the U.S. government — Congress, the Presidency, the bureaucracy, and the courts
• Public policy and how it is formulated
• Civil rights and civil liberties

The exam contains both a multiple choice section and a free response (essay) section. The two full sample practice tests in this guide clue you in on what to expect in these two sections of the exam. As you work your way through this guide, you will gain

• A sound knowledge of the key facts and concepts in U.S. government and politics
• An understanding of the relationships between the various elements of the political process
• An ability to analyze and draw conclusions from data related to American politics
• An ability to write intelligently about the U.S government and American politics

This comprehensive guide offers a thorough review of key concepts and detailed answer explanations. It’s all you need to do your best — and get the college credits you deserve.

*Advanced Placement Program and AP are registered trademarks of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse this product.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Paul Soifer is chair of the History Department at Yeshiva University High School at Los Angeles, where he teaches both AP U.S. History and AP U.S. Government. He is coauthor of Cliffs Quick Review American Government (1977), Cliffs Quick Review U.S. History I & II (1998), and CliffsAP United States History (3rd Ed., 2001).

From the Back Cover

The fast track to AP success

• Proven test-taking strategies
• Focused reviews and exercises
• 2 full-length practice exams

The inside tips and tricks you need to score big

When it comes to pinpointing the stuff you really need to know, nobody does it better than CliffsNotes. This fast, efficient test-prep guide delivers a complete program to help boost your score on the U.S. Government and Politics Advanced Placement exam.

• Expert test-taking strategies
• Focused reviews and exercises
• Realistic full-length practice exams
• Comprehensive exam overview
• Action plan for effective preparation
• Accurate self-assessment tests

With a thorough review of all subjects covered in the exam, plus hundreds of practice questions and detailed answer explanations, this comprehensive guide is all you need to do your best ? and obtain the college credits you deserve.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cliff Notes
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764586890
• ISBN 13: 9780764586897
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 356