| Cracking the AP U.S. Government and Politics Exam, 2006-2007 Edition (College Test Preparation) |  | Author: Princeton Review
Publisher: Princeton Review
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Pages: 288
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Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 0375765328
Dewey Decimal Number: 320.473076
EAN: 9780375765322
Publication Date: January 10, 2006
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Scoring high on the AP U.S. Government & Politics Exam is very different from earning straight A’s in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about government–only the strategies and information you’ll need to get your highest score. In Cracking the AP U.S. Government & Politics Exam, we’ll teach you how to
·Use our preparation strategies and test-taking techniques to raise your score
·Focus on the topics most likely to appear on the test
·Test your knowledge with review questions for each government and politics topic covered
This book includes 2 full-length practice AP U.S. Government & Politics tests. All of our practice questions are just like those you’ll see on the actual exam, and we explain how to answer every question.
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 Cracking the AP U.S. Government and Politics Exam, 2006-2007 Edition (College Test Prep) January 14, 2008
J. Miller (South Dakota)
We found this very helpful in reviewing for the AP exam. Did very well on the test.
Would recommend.
The best publication for test taking advice and contents review. September 14, 2007
Gene P. Louie (Seattle)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This 273 page book uses a similar format as all other review books with the exception of Pamela K. Lamb's FIVE STEPS TO A 5 ON THE AP: U.S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS. For example, it has a multiple-choice section that explains the types of questions, using the process of elimination to isolate the answer, and using common sense. On the essay section, there are suggestions to address the question, providing evidence, and planning and writing the essay. On these two areas, the Princeton Review does a better job on "strategizing" and goes into detail on arriving at the answer than any of the other books.
The subject review is also the best, about a half-step up from Soifer's U.S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS. The reviews are covered in narrative format and contained many details. The length is just right.
Like similar publications, it has two sample AP tests with explanation of the answers. Unfortunately, the explanations are not as good and as detailed as in Soifer.
In the end, there is a glossary of key terms with definitions and a copy of the U.S. Constitution.
Despite the pluses, the book fails in a few areas. First, it does not have sample multiple-choice questions at the end of each subject review section. Second, the contents is lacking in basic tables, illustrations, and charts. Examples include a visual breakdown of powers given in the Constitution, or an illustration of the various ways that the three branches of government "check and balanc" each other, or a listing of the important U.S. Supreme Court cases. These things are very important. Third, there is no listing of internet resources for further study.
If you "can live" without these things, the test taking advice and content information are "well worth the purchase."
 Helpful review book July 1, 2007
Kevin L. Poindexter
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this review book in the hope that I could use it to teach myself the material for the exam. The information presented in the book was both comprehensive and brief enough to keep the book easy to read. I read this book without taking a class and received a 5 on the exam. Although the questions in the book are slightly harder than the real exam, they are still very helpful as a preparation for the exam. I recommend this book to those who want to do well on the exam.
Great! March 19, 2007
Kenneth R. Shapiro (Cedarhurst, Long Island)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I thought it was excellent. In the back it had a list of court cases and other such simple lists. The material is thorough, but still manageable. I used this book and 5 Steps to a 5 when I studied last year and I got a 5 on the exam, so I'm obviously happy.
I think it was a great book to study from, and the practice questions were a good help. The material isn't too tedious that you can't stay focused and the chapters aren't too long that you feel helpless as you study.
Get it quickly before the AP!
excellent January 21, 2007
Kim (Northern Virginia)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
it is exactly what it is.... a perfect thurough summary of all the information on the test and full out questions and essays questions... good stuff...It then explains the answers thuroughly, perfect for preparing for the test.
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