1. AP Gov. Redesigned Exam: 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
text-based (primary and secondary) sources
Visual Analysis: Analysis and application of qualitative visual information

2. 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

3. ANSWER THE QUESTION! Address the prompt!
General Guidelines:
Must write in complete sentences – label answer, leave space between answers
Read question before prompt… What is it asking you?! – highlight/underline
ANSWER THE QUESTION! Address the prompt!
Describe – 2 sentences minimum (old school rules – write three)
Explain – 3 sentences minimum
Provide examples, constitutional powers or clauses, SCOTUS cases – overkill!

4. Section 2: Free Response
Argument Essay: Develop an argument (thesis) in the form of an essay, using evidence from required foundational documents and course concepts
Articles of Confederation, Declaration of Independence, Federalist #10, 51, 70, 78, Brutus #1, Constitution & Bill of Rights, Letter from a Birmingham Jail

5. After reading the scenario, please respond to A, B, and C below.
FRQ #1 2019:
Since 2008 the Alliance Defending Freedom, a conservative Christian interest group, has promoted an annual event known as Pulpit Freedom Sunday. On this occasion, pastors are encouraged to challenge a provision of the tax law known as the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits political activity by certain nonprofit organizations, including religious organizations. While the Johnson Amendment does not restrict religious leaders from speaking out regarding social issues, it does prohibit them from contributing money to political campaigns or speaking out in favor or against candidates running for political office. On Pulpit Freedom Sunday, as an act of civil disobedience, pastors and religious leaders preach openly about the moral qualifications of candidates seeking office.
After reading the scenario, please respond to A, B, and C below.
Describe an action Congress could take to address the concerns of the interest group in the scenario.
B. In the context of the scenario, explain how partisan divisions could prevent the action described in part A.
C. Explain why the Alliance Defending Freedom might argue that their constitutional rights are threatened by the Johnson Amendment.

6. • Congress could pass a law that would reverse the Johnson Amendment.
FRQ #1 2019:
Describe an action Congress could take to address the concerns of the interest group in the scenario.
Part A: 1 point
One point is earned for describing an action Congress could take to address the concerns of the interest group in the scenario.
• Congress could pass a law that would reverse the Johnson Amendment.
• Congress could pass a law to allow religious organizations to participate more directly in politics.

7. FRQ #1 2019:
B. In the context of the scenario, explain how partisan divisions could prevent the action described in part A.
One point is earned for explaining, in the context of the scenario, how partisan divisions could prevent the action described in part A.
• Partisan divisions make it more difficult to pass a law because parties adhere to different ideological points of view.
• If Congress and the president are from different political parties, the president might threaten to veto the legislation.

8. FRQ #1 2019:
C. Explain why the Alliance Defending Freedom might argue that their constitutional rights are threatened by the Johnson Amendment.
One point is earned for explaining why the Alliance Defending Freedom might argue that their constitutional rights are threatened by the Johnson Amendment.
• The Alliance Defending Freedom and other religious groups might argue that their First Amendment rights are being violated.
• The Alliance Defending Freedom and other religious groups might argue that their freedom of speech/religion is being violated.