How do you sucessfully study for the AP US Government and Politics exam?

<p>So i'm planning to self study for the AP US and Government exam this year. Since this is my first year self studying any AP class, I was just wondering first off how do you get a seat to take the exam. I also want to know in regards for AP US Government and Politics exam, what i need to do to get a 4 or 5. This being what textbook should i use, what test prep books should i use. Was the test easy/hard, what scores you guys got, things like that. Any tips. Thank You So much</p>

<p>I suggest you get the AP Government Crash Course Book, first and foremost. It is one of the best books to use for it. In terms of textbooks, I suggest the 12 edition of American Politics: Institutions and Policies by James Wilson. I don’t know how to get a sitting, I had the class at my school. The test, in my opinion, is quite easy and straight forward. This past year, I got a 5 on my AP Exam. I think you should go online and do some multiple choice questions and free response questions for practice, it helps.</p>

<p>how about princeton review or barrons for ap us gov. Which one of those would you recommend.</p>