Ap Comparative Government And Politics 2015

Carefully crafted by an Ivy League educated lawyer and former political journalist who has spent the past decade teaching U.S. Government and Politics and Comparative Government and Politics at elite Asian prep schools and online, the fully updated the "Worldwide Scholar Guide to AP(R) Comparative Government & Politics 2015 Edition" is designed to help students everywhere truly master the study of comparative politics. Through clear examples of the important themes and concepts covered on the AP(R) Comparative Government & Politics exam, concise summaries of the political situations in the AP(R) exam's six core countries and a quick review guide, this guide demystifies the study of comparative government and eliminates the unnecessary information overload so often associated with studying AP(R) Comparative Government, allowing students to fully grasp this seemingly complicated subject. It doesn't waste space -- or your time -- with test taking tips and tricks, worthless phony exam questions or ridiculous claims that it covers everything that could conceivably be tested on the AP(R) exam. It doesn't assume high school students already understand what political science is or why it matters. Instead it guides both political novices and political junkies to a deeper understanding of the study of political science, comparative politics, and the political and governmental systems in use in the six countries covered on the AP(R) Comparative Government exam. And in the end, really understanding the material tested is the true trick to success on the Advanced Placement Comparative Government and Politics exam.

Carefully crafted by an Ivy League educated lawyer and former political journalist who has spent the past decade teaching U.S. Government and Politics and Comparative Government and Politics at elite Asian prep schools and online, the fully updated "Worldwide Scholar Guide to AP(R) United States Government and Politics: 2015 Edition" is designed to help students everywhere truly master the study of U.S. politics. From the incorporation doctrine, the political theories of key Enlightenment thinkers and the workings of and rationale behind the Electoral College to the maddening worlds of campaign finance, filibusters, libel law, and the debt ceiling, this guide's got you covered. It doesn't waste space -- or your time -- with test taking tips and tricks, worthless phony exam questions or ridiculous claims that it covers everything that could conceivably be tested on the AP(R) exam. It doesn't assume high school students already understand what political science is or why it matters. Instead it guides both political novices and political junkies to a deeper understanding of the study of political science and the U.S. political and governmental systems. And in the end, really understanding the material tested is the true trick to success on the Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics exam. What's Inside: Political Science Basics The Basics of U.S. Government: The Constitution of the United States United States Government: in Depth United States Politics: in Depth Key Public Policy Issues in the United States Civil Rights and Civil Liberties The Use of Data A U.S. Political History Primer A Quick Review Guide A Glossary of Relevant Political Terms Complete Copies of the Constitution of the United States and the Declaration of Independence

The primary goal of the Worldwide Scholar Guide to AP Comparative Government & Politics is simple: to prepare students to succeed on the AP Comparative Government and Politics exam. Students who choose to take that exam are accepting a major challenge. Yet, accepting the challenge is more than worthwhile. In the modern world, no country operates in a vacuum. As recent events have demonstrated, a successful revolution in Tunisia can lead to the overthrow of a dictator in Egypt. The near collapse of American financial markets, or a government debt crisis in Greece, can send shock waves through the global financial system. An attack by North Korea on South Korea can put Japanese security forces on high alert, and force China to re-examine its foreign policy. Understanding the basic concepts of political science, and the political landscape of the world around us, is crucial for anyone who wishes to play a significant role in shaping the future of our planet. Through detailed examples of all the important themes and concepts covered on the exam, concise summaries of the political situations in the exam's six core countries, and a quick review guide, this book demystifies the study of comparative government, allowing students to fully grasp this seemingly complicated subject.

Updated for 2014, The "Worldwide Scholar Guide to AP Comparative Government & Politics" is a clear, concise guide that fully prepares students to succeed on the Advanced Placement Comparative Government and Politics exam. Through detailed examples of the important themes and concepts covered on the exam, concise summaries of the political situations in the exam's six core countries, and a quick review guide, this book demystifies the study of comparative government, allowing students to fully grasp this seemingly complicated subject. It doesn't waste space -- or your time -- with test taking tips and tricks or phony claims that it covers everything that could conceivably be tested on the exam. It doesn't assume you understand what political science is, or why it matters. It is all about helping you really understand the material. When you truly understand the material tested on the exam, the rest is easy.