Condensed Overview of 6 Topical Areas Covered by the Exam: 1. Constitutional underpinnings of government including organization, checks and balances, separation of powers, and theoretical perspectives 2. Political beliefs and behaviors of government leaders, individuals, and the media 3. Political parties, interest groups, mass media, and the mechanisms that allow citizens to communicate interests and concerns 4. Powers, organization, and relationships between national government institutions including Congress, the presidency, and the courts 5. Formation, enactment, and implementation of...

The AP United States History exam is the most popular advanced placement exam with over a half million US students taking the exam in 2015. Starting in 2016 the state of Florida, Texas, and Illinois will accept a score of 3 and award college credits at their state colleges. Do you have the need to study quality DBQ questions or sharpen your historical thinking skills? Then this book is for you. The purpose of this test is not to add hours of content but rather to develop inquiry learning and afford you the opportunity to connect the dots of history and extend beyond the questions in any test...