Analyzing Political Concepts and Strategies

Liza Knight introduces AP comparative government and politics practice sessions, focusing on multiple choice questions. The video covers non-stimulus, quantitative, and qualitative analysis questions, providing examples and strategies for each type. It concludes with tips for exam preparation.

What percentage of the AP Comparative Government and Politics exam score is determined by the multiple-choice section?

• 75%

• 25%

• 100%

• 50%

In the context of the AP exam, what is a non-stimulus question?

• A question without any additional information

• A question with a map

• A question with a graph or chart

• A question with a text passage

Which of the following is true about the UK Prime Minister in the context of checks and balances?

• The Prime Minister is elected by the public

• The Prime Minister is from the majority party

• The Prime Minister is from the minority party

• The Prime Minister has no checks on their power

Why does Islam play a larger role in Iran's political culture compared to Nigeria?

• Iran has a higher percentage of Muslims

• Nigeria is a monarchy

• Iran is a theocratic regime

• Nigeria has no religious influence

What is the significance of the 2014 line being higher than the 2012 line in the Russian trust in institutions graph?

• No change in trust

• Decrease in trust

• Trust in only one institution increased

• Increase in trust

What should you always check when analyzing a quantitative source?

• The title and key

• The color of the graph

• The font size

• The author's name

What does a rising line in the Corruption Perceptions Index indicate for Nigeria?

• Increasing corruption

• Complete elimination of corruption

• Decreasing corruption

• Stable corruption levels

What is the main focus when analyzing qualitative sources in the AP exam?

• Identifying the author's name

• Counting the number of words

• Checking the publication date

• Understanding the implied meaning

What is the role of the 1979 revolution in Iran's government authority?

• It is irrelevant to current politics

• It is only mentioned in history books

• It is used as a source of authority

• It is considered less important than elections

What is a key strategy for answering multiple-choice questions effectively?

• Choosing the longest answer

• Eliminating answers with any false part

• Reading only the first and last sentences

• Skipping difficult questions