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AP Comparative Government and Politics: With 3 Practice Tests, 3rd Edition (2020)

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    BARRON'S The Trusted Name in Test Prep Comparative Government and Politics | a B For 2020 & 2021 exams . i 4 BM Comprehensive content review [# J Jeff Davis, M.Ed. 7 yy R= i pin re 4 (0 ooo

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    BARRON’S Comparative Government and Politics WITH 3 PRACTICE TESTS HM For 2020 & 2021 exams \ ) | / / Wm Comprehensive content review b ) | B Jeff Davis, M.Ed. Ay /Y S

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    BARRON'S AP® Comparative Government and Politics WITH 3 PRACTICE TESTS THIRD EDITION Jeff Davis, M.Ed. Mountain View High School Mesa, Arizona AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jeff Davis has taught at Mountain View High School in Mesa, Arizona, since 2004, teaching AP Comparative Government, AP European History, AP U.S. Government, and Economics. He is the advisor to Mountain View's nationally recognized Model United Nations team. Jeff and his wife Marisa have two incredibly adorable children, Audrey and Austin. When he isn't teaching or writing AP review content, Mr. Davis loves listening to bluegrass music and playing basketball.

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    © Copyright 2020, 2019, 2016 by Kaplan, Inc., d/b/a Barron’s Educational Series All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. By payment of the required fees, you have been granted the non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and read the text of this eBook on screen. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, downloaded, decompiled, reverse engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage and retrieval system, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereinafter invented, without the express written permission of the publisher. Published by Kaplan, Inc., d/b/a Barron's Educational Series 750 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017 www.barronseduc.com ISBN: 978-1-5062-7199-6 10987654321

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    Contents Barron's Essential 5 Introduction to AP Comparative Government and Politics What Is AP Comparative Government and Politics? Why Study Comparative Government and Politics? About the AP Exam How to Use This Book Diagnostic Test Answer Key Answers Explained Score Analysis 1. The Comparative Method Purpose of Comparison Systems Theory Social Science Key Terms Practice Questions

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    2. States What Is a State? Comparing Strong and Weak States Legitimacy Institutions Differentiating Terms Centralization and Decentralization of Power Key Terms Practice Questions 3. Nations and Society Introduction Ethnicity Social Cleavages Political Attitude and Ideology Political Culture Key Terms Practice Questions 4. The Political Economy Introduction Economic Values Components of the Political Economy Political-Economic Systems Measuring Economic Performance Key Terms Practice Questions

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    5. Democratic Regimes What Is Democracy? The Role of Political Parties Election Systems Measuring Democratization Conclusion: The Inevitability of Democratization? Key Terms Practice Questions 6. Authoritarian Regimes What Is Authoritarianism? Sources of Authoritarian Rule Authoritarian Means of Control Types of Authoritarian Regimes Conclusion: Authoritarian Resistance to Change Key Terms Practice Questions 7. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Why Study Britain? Sovereignty, Authority, and Power Political and Economic Change Citizens, Society, and the State Political Institutions Public Policy Key Terms Practice Questions

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    8. The Russian Federation Why Study Russia? Sovereignty, Authority, and Power Political and Economic Change Citizens, Society, and the State Political Institutions Public Policy Key Terms Practice Questions 9. The People’s Republic of China Why Study China? Sovereignty, Authority, and Power Political and Economic Change Citizens, Society, and the State Political Institutions Public Policy Key Terms Practice Questions 10. The United Mexican States Why Study Mexico? Sovereignty, Authority, and Power Political and Economic Change Citizens, Society, and the State Political Institutions Public Policy Key Terms

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    Practice Questions 11. The Islamic Republic of Iran Why Study Iran? Sovereignty, Authority, and Power Political and Economic Change Citizens, Society, and the State Political Institutions Public Policy Key Terms Practice Questions 12. The Federal Republic of Nigeria Why Study Nigeria? Sovereignty, Authority, and Power Political and Economic Change Citizens, Society, and the State Political Institutions Public Policy Key Terms Practice Questions Chapters 1-12 Answer Keys PRACTICE TESTS Practice Test 1 Answer Key

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    Answers Explained Score Analysis Practice Test 2 Answer Key Answers Explained Score Analysis APPENDIX Quick Country Comparisons Glossary A: Frequently Seen Terms Glossary B: Additional Terms

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    5 Barron's Essential As you review the content of this book to work toward earning a 5 on your AP Comparative Government and Politics exam, you MUST focus on these five essential points: 1 Distinguish between the formal and the informal. Remember that there is a difference between the formal rules of politics expressed in constitutions and laws and the way that politics is actually conducted. Especially when studying Russia, China, Iran, and Nigeria, it is crucial for you to understand that power is exercised in practices and institutions that are very different from those that are legally expressed. Pay attention to whether the test question is asking about formal/constitutional or informal practices. 2 Don't forget society. Understanding the political characteristics of the society is as important as understanding the structure and powers of formal state institutions. You should be equally aware of the role interest groups, the media, and other civil society institutions play as you are of the executive, legislative, and judicial institutions.

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    3 Study the wrong answers as well. When taking the multiple-choice practice questions at the end of each chapter and the full-length practice tests, it can be just as valuable to study what makes the wrong answers “wrong” as it is to study what makes the right answer “right.” This is why it is important to review all answer choices, including being able to explain why each of the wrong answers are incorrect. 4 Prepare to compare. Much of the test focuses on direct country-to-country comparison, and you should have enough in-depth knowledge of all six countries to be capable of comparing any two on any subject. As you study each country, think about the ways that country is similar to and different from other countries you have already studied in each topic area. 5 Itis what you know, not how you write. When writing your answers to free-response questions 1 through 3, know that they are scored based on whether you provide an adequately explained correct answer and not necessarily on the quality of your writing. When it comes to free-response question 4, this concern is somewhat valid, as writing style does not count as a scoring component on the argument essay.

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    Introduction to AP Comparative Government and Politics WHAT IS AP COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS? AP Comparative Government and Politics is a course that focuses on examining theoretical models of the structure and functions of political systems, and focuses on an in-depth study of six specific countries as a close examination of these models and principles, allowing for comparison among them. The six countries of study include the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Britain, for short), the Russian Federation (Russia), the People’s Republic of China (China), the United Mexican States (Mexico), the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran), and the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Nigeria). Students will demonstrate their understanding of complex and diverse political systems by answering questions about general political themes, specific aspects about an individual country’s political system, and questions comparing one system to another, while applying disciplinary practices specific to political science. Specifically, the topics of study for the course and each country will include:

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    m Political Systems, Regimes, and Governments—18-27% of the exam m Political Institutions—22-33% m Political Culture and Participation—11-18% m Party and Electoral Systems and Citizen Organization—13- 18% m Political and Economic Changes and Development—16- 24% The course will also include study and practical application of the disciplinary practices used by political scientists in the field of comparative politics. These disciplinary practices will cover: =m Concept Application—applying political concepts and processes in authentic contexts =m Country Comparison—comparing political concepts and processes among the course countries (Britain, Russia, China, Mexico, Iran, and Nigeria) m Data Analysis—analyze and interpret quantitative data represented in tables, charts, graphs, maps, and infographics =m Source Analysis—read, analyze, and interpret text-based sources = Argumentation—develop an argument in essay format WHY STUDY COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS?

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