Is AP US Government and Politics hard?
When it comes down to the numbers, the AP® United States Government and Politics exam proves to be one of the most difficult exams offered by the College Board. It has one of the lowest percentages of test-takers that received either a 5 or a 4 on the exam and also has one of the lowest mean scores across the board.
What can I expect from AP government and Politics?
About the Course Study the key concepts and institutions of the political system and culture of the United States. You’ll read, analyze, and discuss the U.S. Constitution and other documents as well as complete a research or applied civics project.
Is American Pageant good for APUSH?
Best AP US History Textbook: The American Pageant, 17th Edition. As we covered in our review of the best AP US History textbooks, The American Pageant is far and away the most popular APUSH textbook.
What do you like most about the book American government and politics?
The book provides an overview of American Government and Politics in a clear, accessible format. It has interesting supplemental materials, tables, pictures, etc. The additional theme of the Information Age and its impact on government and politics is timely and relevant. It appears to be accurate, thorough, and error-free.
What is the AP US government and politics course like?
In addition to the standard textbook based curriculum, the AP US Government and Politics course includes a major project to apply the concepts learned during the course. Projects should help the student apply course concepts to real-world political issues.
How accurate and error free is the book American government?
The book is accurate and error free; it presents a well rounded look at political ideology, issues, and controversial topics. The text reads in a balanced approach between liberal and conservative viewpoints. With any United States Government textbook, being “up to date” and relevant is a continuing problem.
Is the Media’s role in American politics accurate?
CONSISTENCY: Yes, the textbook, true to its title, pays regular attention to media’s significant roles in the operation of the American political system, often with good effect. But on a few occasions the treatment of media’s role in a particular context seems a bit labored and unimaginative.