AP Government and Politics

Advanced Placement Government and Politics analyzing American political institutions and processes.

Constitutional FoundationsThe Three Branches of GovernmentPolitical Participation and Elections
The Role of Interest Groups and the MediaCivil Liberties and Civil RightsPublic Policy and the Policy-Making Process
Analyzing Supreme Court DecisionsParticipating in Civic LifeEvaluating Political News and Information
Mastering Free-Response QuestionsEffective Multiple-Choice StrategiesTime Management on the Exam
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Study Strategies

Mastering Free-Response Questions

Conquering Written Responses

Free-response questions test your ability to explain concepts, apply knowledge, and support your arguments with evidence. Practice organizing your thoughts, using clear examples, and directly answering each part of the question.

Tips

  • Plan your answer before writing
  • Use specific examples from history or current events
  • Address all parts of the prompt

Examples

  • Using a recent Supreme Court case to support your answer.

  • Breaking your response into labeled sections.

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Effective Multiple-Choice Strategies