AP U.S. government and politics (2012-2013 ed)

This is a perfect plan for the perfect score. We want you to succeed on your AP* exam. That's why we've created this 5-step plan to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score.

This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions.

You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with: full-length practice exams modeled on the real test; 3 interactive practice exams on CD-ROM; all the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score; and, your choice of three customized study schedules - so you can pick the one that meets your needs.

The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time: Step 1 - Set Up Your Study Program, Step 2 - Determine Your Readiness, Step 3 - Develop the Strategies, Step 4 - Review the Knowledge, and Step 5 - Build Your Confidence.

Topics include: Architecture and Development of U.S. Government; Federalism; Political Culture; Political Parties; Voting and Elections; Interest Groups and the Mass Media; The Legislative Branch; The Executive Branch and the Bureaucracy; The National Judiciary; Civil Liberties and Civil Rights; and, The Politics and Public Policymaking.