5 Steps to a 5 AP US Government and Politics with CD-ROM, 2012-2013 Edition (5 Steps to a 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations Series)

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
• 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

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
• The Politics and Public Policymaking