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7th Edition
Curt Lader, M.Ed. - All books by this author
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
- Newly revised end-of-chapter multiple-choice and free-response questions with rubrics for each
- Book can be purchased with an optional CD-ROM presenting two additional practice tests with automatic scoring
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 2
Answer Key
Model Exam 2
Answer Key
- Glossary
- Index
(0764147048)
Paperback / 432 Pages / 8 3/8 x 10 7/8 / 2012
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