Planning on taking the AP US Government test? Below are some excellent test review preparation books for the US Government subject exam. A good AP prep book provides review questions, study tips, and other practice questions, etc.
Barron's AP U.S. Government and Politics with CD-ROM
Book Description
This manualÂ's general review of U.S. government and politics is focused to reflect the most-often-asked questions on recent Advanced Placement exams. Topics covered include Constitutional development, the branches and institutions of the federal government, political parties and processes, special interest groups, the media, bureaucracy, and public policy issues as they relate to the economy, the federal budget, social welfare, foreign policy and the national defense. Two full-length model exams follow the manualÂ's subject review, and are provided with answer keys. The optional CD-ROM presents two additional full-length AP computerized tests with automatic scoring.
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Two full-length model AP exams that are similar to the actual exam in length, structure, and degree of difficulty
A comprehensive review covering: Constitutional development, the branches and institutions of the federal government, political parties and processes, special interest groups, the media, bureaucracy, and public policy issues as they relate to the economy, the federal budget, social welfare, foreign policy and the national defense
Study tips and test-taking strategies
Two additional full-length practice exams with answers and automatic scoring on the enclosed CD-ROM
Cracking the AP US Government & Politics Exam2011 Edition.
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Princeton Review (Sept 7, 2010)
Book Description
If you need to know it for the AP U.S. Government & Politics Exam, you’ll find it in this book. Cracking the AP U.S. Government & Politics Exam, 2011 Edition brings you proven strategies from the test-prep experts, as well as:
•2 full-length AP U.S. Government & Politics practice tests with detailed explanations
•Accessible, easy-to-understand AP subject review
•Coverage of elections, political parties, interest groups, institutions of government, public policy, civil rights, civil liberties, and more
•Essential strategies for how to crack the multiple-choice section
Kaplan AP US Government and Politics 2011 Edition.
Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Kaplan Publishing (Aug 3, 2010)
Book Description
Tips from students who earned a perfect 5 on the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam
• Strategies from AP U.S. Government and Politics teachers
• 2 full-length practice tests (essential for learning how to beat the clock)
• An intensive diagnostic test so that you can use your time efficiently, targeting weak areas and feeling confident in your strengths
• Detailed explanations to the answers, showing you how to think like the authors of the test
• In-depth reviews of crucial content
• Key terms, defined in context
• Sample answers for free-response questions
• Proven skill-building techniques that are guaranteed to raise your score
• A user-friendly design for navigating the book in a flash
