AP Review
So it's May...
We all know what that means. It's time to get a 5 on that AP Government Exam!
Now we recommend that you cram cram cram! Anyone who says just go to sleep early and eat a good breakfast, well they're crazy. Now you may ask how much should I know for the AP Exam? We advise you to take a practice AP Government Exam (Old AP Exams) and assess your strengths and weaknesses. Data has shown that knowing extra information doesn't hurt you, but in fact may help you. With that being said, cram all you can! :)
We all here at All Things AP hope to help you achieve that 5 on that AP Government Exam. Heck we paid $87 for the exam.
Please check out the AP Review materials below and above all...Good Luck!
We all know what that means. It's time to get a 5 on that AP Government Exam!
Now we recommend that you cram cram cram! Anyone who says just go to sleep early and eat a good breakfast, well they're crazy. Now you may ask how much should I know for the AP Exam? We advise you to take a practice AP Government Exam (Old AP Exams) and assess your strengths and weaknesses. Data has shown that knowing extra information doesn't hurt you, but in fact may help you. With that being said, cram all you can! :)
We all here at All Things AP hope to help you achieve that 5 on that AP Government Exam. Heck we paid $87 for the exam.
Please check out the AP Review materials below and above all...Good Luck!
What is the AP Government Exam?
This course covers the central facts, theories, and concepts of the U.S. government and the political system. Students must understand the political process, analyze and interpret data, and be able to critically analyze relevant concepts and theories. The topics covered are:
1.) The constitutional underpinnings of the U.S. Government.
2.) Political beliefs and behaviors.
3.) Political parties, interest groups, and mass media.
4.) Institutions of national government.
5.) Public policy.
6.) Civil rights and civil liberties.
The AP Government Exam format is:
Multiple-Choice Questions (45 minutes)
-60 multiple choice questions
Free-Response Questions (100 minutes)
-4 free response questions
The FRQ section of the exam consists of 4 essay questions. Students are expected to integrate knowledge from different content areas, analyze political relationships, and incorporate specific examples into their response. Students may also be asked to analyze and interpret data from a chart or graph.
1.) The constitutional underpinnings of the U.S. Government.
2.) Political beliefs and behaviors.
3.) Political parties, interest groups, and mass media.
4.) Institutions of national government.
5.) Public policy.
6.) Civil rights and civil liberties.
The AP Government Exam format is:
Multiple-Choice Questions (45 minutes)
-60 multiple choice questions
Free-Response Questions (100 minutes)
-4 free response questions
The FRQ section of the exam consists of 4 essay questions. Students are expected to integrate knowledge from different content areas, analyze political relationships, and incorporate specific examples into their response. Students may also be asked to analyze and interpret data from a chart or graph.
AP Government Cram Packet
This is what it says it is. Cram packet :)
Cram away!
Cram away!
| AP Government Cram Packet.doc |
Video Lecture Review
For those of you who may find yourself weak in a specific unit for AP Government. This is for you. Click on this link to view over 50+ videos on various subjects pertinent to know for the AP Exam. We also advise you to return to the video lectures by Hughes.
Practice Complete AP Government Exams
Here is the released 2008 AP Government Exam from Collegeboard.
| 2008 AP Govt Exam.pdf |
Here is another released exam by Collegeboard. This was the actual 1999 AP Government Exam given by Collegeboard. We only recommend this for getting a feel for the AP format.
| 1999 AP Govt Exam.pdf |
Here is another complete AP Government Exam. This one was created by Max Score. We found the answers very thorough and very helpful.
| AP Govt Exam by Max Score.pdf |
*Most AP teachers do have more released exams from Collegeboard, so if you want more practice, it doesn't hurt to ask your teacher!*
Our Recommendations
We, the All Things AP team, recommend the following in no particular preferential order.
The CliffsNotes Edition which can be bought from Amazon. Click this link to be directed to the page
REA Crash Course which again can be bought from Amazon. Click this link to be directed to the page
Barrons - We have found to be very detailed (perhaps too much so). Click this link to be directed to the page. The AP Practice Exams were very similar to the AP Exam, thus we recommend this for the Practice Exams.
Princeton Review - Quite easy to understand and is very concise. The downside is the AP Practice Exams, we felt were not up to AP standard. Click this link to be directed to the page.
The CliffsNotes Edition which can be bought from Amazon. Click this link to be directed to the page
REA Crash Course which again can be bought from Amazon. Click this link to be directed to the page
Barrons - We have found to be very detailed (perhaps too much so). Click this link to be directed to the page. The AP Practice Exams were very similar to the AP Exam, thus we recommend this for the Practice Exams.
Princeton Review - Quite easy to understand and is very concise. The downside is the AP Practice Exams, we felt were not up to AP standard. Click this link to be directed to the page.
