Strategic Preparation: AP Government and Supreme Court Cases

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<p>With the AP US Government and Politics exam now less than 3 weeks away, it is easy to freak out and start memorizing lists of Supreme Court cases. Prep books and Internet sites are happy to oblige with mind-numbing lists. For example, Cliffs has a special appendix with 64 cases, the majority of which have never been on an AP American Government exam.</p>

<p>It is necessary devote extra study time to learning lists of Supreme Court cases? A careful review of all the released tests (89, 94, 99, 02, 09, and Practice 08) reveals that there are an average of just 4 multiple-choice questions per exam that deal with specific Supreme Court cases.</p>

<p>Here are the Top 8 cases:
. Marbury v. Madison
. McCulloch v. Maryland
. Dred Scott
. Plessy v. Ferguson
. Brown v. Board of Education
. Griswold v. Connecticult (established the right to privacy used to justify Roe v. Wade)
. Roe. v Wade
. Miranda v. Arizona</p>

<p>AP US Government and Politics Crash Course has a very well organized review chapter that discusses 30 key Supreme Court cases. The cases are organized both chronologically and thematically. This efficient organization promotes a focused and efficient review. Barrons would be my second choice.</p>

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<p>Thanx DK - great recommendation. Book is very well organized and to the point. Chapter on key Supreme Court cases is very helpful.</p>

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<p>this is really awesome man exactly what i needed-- took honors gov and we learned NONE of the court cases, i was just gonna blow it off. but this is da bomb and a side of chips.</p>