Your complete guide to a higher score on the AP U.S. Government and Politics About the book: Introduction * Reviews of the AP exam format and scoring * Proven strategies for answering multiple-choice questions * Hints for tackling the essay questions * FAQs Part I: Subject Area Reviews * Covers all subject areas you'll be tested on * Constitutional basis of U.S. government * Political beliefs and behaviors * Political parties, interest groups, and mass media * Structure of government * Public policy * Civil rights and civil liberties * Includes sample questions and answers for each subject Part II: AP U.S. Government and Politics Practice Exams * 3 full-length practice exams with answers and complete explanations