Barron's AP U.S. Government and Politics 2009 (Barron's How to Prepare for the Ap Us Government and Politics Advanced...

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 456 pages
• Published by: Barrons Educational Series
• Edition: 5th Edition February 1, 2008
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0764138200
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0764138201
• Book Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 1.1 inches
• Weighs: 1.6 pounds

Product Description
This manual’s general review of U.S. government and politics is specifically 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, the environment and energy, and foreign policy and the national defense. Two full-length model exams follow the manual’s subject review, and come with answer keys.

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Two full-length model exams with answer keys

Subject review covering all AP test topics

Topics include Constitutional development, the branches and institutions of the federal government, political parties and processes, special interest groups, and the media

Also covered: Public policy issues as they relate to the economy, the federal budget, social welfare, foreign policy, and national defense

Reader Reviews
The details from the publisher appropriately say "general review" because it is SO general. The details of US government that you really need for this test are absent from the review (come on, it's an AP test, they're looking for college-level understanding) and the review questions at the end of each chapter and the practice tests are completely based on almost word for word the book material and were so much weirder/harder than the actual test. I don't think this book helped me at all for the test, and unfortunately I had to buy it for class anyway or I never would've wasted my money. I think if you want a 3 on the test- review only with this book. If you want a 4/5 use your textbook extensively (like I did) or get a much better book. Comment | | (Report this)