Barron's new edition of AP Comparative Government and Politics provides everything you need to review, simplify, and understand the most important concepts on the AP exam. This must-have guide focuses on an in-depth study of the governments of six nations: Britain, Russia, China, Mexico, Iran, and Nigeria. One diagnostic test, two practice tests, and thorough answers and explanations help you test your knowledge. Get comprehensive review of the most important concepts, including: Introduction to Comparative Politics Sovereignty, Authority, and Power Political Institutions Citizens, Society, and the State Political and Economic Change Public Policy The first six chapters address general concepts with illustrations about specific countries. The final six chapters address each of the six countries individually and are organized by the six topics of study as headings within each chapter, making it easy to find the information you need to prepare and succeed on the AP exam.

Author Biography

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. About the Publisher In the 1930s, Manuel H. Barron opened a bookstore in Brooklyn, New York. People from the community asked Mr. Barron about books that might be available to help their children study for the New York State Regents exams. After realizing there wasn't anything available, Mr. Barron's created his own study guides. 80 years later, Barron's has helped millions of people prepare for their next step.