AP Comparative? Help!

I’m taking the course this year and I’m wondering: </p>

1)How hard is the course material? I’ve heard mixed things but I’m not sure. I know personal experiences will differ, but I’m talking specifically about the course.
2)How hard is the AP Exam?
3)What review text should I get if I want to get as close to a 5 as possible?
Oh and if you would happen to know, what review text for AP Government?</p>

Thanks!</p>

[Amazon.com:</a> AP Comparative Government and Politics: a Study Guide, 4th edition (9780974348179): Ethel Wood: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/AP-Comparative-Government-Politics-Study/dp/0974348171]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/AP-Comparative-Government-Politics-Study/dp/0974348171)</p>

That is all you need for AP Comp. Gov., I’ve been told.</p>

Yeah that book by Ethel Woods is a MUST. The class/exam is not hard at all. They don’t take points off for wrong answers, and it’s an exam you can easily self study for. Just buy the book and study from it.</p>

Wow thanks! What about AP US Government? What review text should I get for that?</p>

[Amazon.com:</a> AP U.S. Government and Politics Crash Course (REA) (Advanced Placement (AP) Crash Course) (9780738608099): Larry S. Krieger: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Government-Politics-Course-Advanced-Placement/dp/0738608092/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313629661&sr=8-1]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Government-Politics-Course-Advanced-Placement/dp/0738608092/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313629661&sr=8-1) is the general consensus on college confidential for AP US Gov.</p>