Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Exam
ACE ID:
CBAP-0015
Location:
Nationally, Internationally at authorized AP testing sites
Length:
3 hrs
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to American Government
Description

Objective:

Section 1: Multiple Choice
55 Questions, 1 Hour 20 Minutes, 50% of Exam Score
Individual questions (no stimulus): ~30
Set-based questions
--Quantitative Analysis: Analysis and application of quantitative-based source material
--Qualitative Analysis: Analysis and application of text-based (primary and secondary) sources
--Visual Analysis: Analysis and application of qualitative visual information

Section 2: Free Response
4 Questions, 1 Hour 40 Minutes, 50% of Exam Score
Concept Application: Respond to a political scenario, describe and explain the effects of a political institution, behavior, or process
Quantitative Analysis: Analyze quantitative data, identify a trend or pattern, or draw a conclusion from a visual representation and explain how it relates to a political principle, institution, process, policy, or behavior
SCOTUS Comparison: Compare a nonrequired Supreme Court case with a required Supreme Court case, explaining how information from the required case is relevant to the nonrequired one
Argument Essay: Develop an argument in the form of an essay, using evidence from required foundational documents and course concepts

Skills Measured:

1. Concept Application: Apply political concepts and processes to scenarios in context.
2. SCOTUS Application: Apply Supreme Court decisions.
3. Data Analysis: Analyze and interpret quantitative data represented in tables, charts, graphs, maps, and infographics.
4. Source Analysis: Read, analyze, and interpret foundational documents and other text-based and visual sources.
5. Argumentation: Develop an argument in essay format.
Instruction & Assessment
Supplemental Materials

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