What is this class???
AP Comp is a course that focuses on examining theoretical models of the structure and functions of political systems, and focuses on an in-depth study of six specific countries as a close examination of these models and principles. The six countries of study include:
AP Comp is a course that focuses on examining theoretical models of the structure and functions of political systems, and focuses on an in-depth study of six specific countries as a close examination of these models and principles. The six countries of study include:
- The United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland (Britain)
- The Russian Federation (Russia)
- The People's Republic of China (China)
- The United Mexican States (Mexico)
- The Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran)
- The Federal Republic of Nigeria (Nigeria)
THE '5' THINGS TO REMEMBER TO GET A '5'!!!
- There is a difference between the formal rules of politics expressed in constitutions and laws and the way that politics is actually conducted. Especially when studying RUSSIA, CHINA, IRAN & NIGERIA, it is crucial for you to understand that power is exercised in practices and institutions that are very different than those that are legally expressed. Pay attention to whether the test question is asking about formal/constitutional or informal practices.
- Understanding the political characteristics of the society is as important as understanding the structure and powers of formal state institutions. You should be equally aware of the role interest groups, the media, and other civil society institutions play as you are of the executive, legislative, and judicial institutions.
- Much of the test focuses on direct country-to-country comparison, and you should have enough in-depth knowledge of all six countries to be capable of comparing any two on any subject. As you study each country, think about the ways that country is similar and different to other countries you have already studied in each topic area.
- It can be just as valuable to study what makes the wrong answers "wrong" as it is to study what makes the right answer "right."
- When writing your answers to the FRQs, know that they are scored based on whether you provide an adequately explained correct answer and not on the quality of your writing. You do NOT need to provide interesting introductions/thesis statements with background on the topic or witty conclusions that tie your answers together. Simply provide the correct answer in as much detail as you need to fully explain it, and move on to the next questions. This will maximize the time you have to consider your answer to each question.
FOR LATER....closer to the exam : D
COUNTRY PROFILES: Look at the government leaders, the timeline, and make a note of the media section...
United Kingdom
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INSTITUTIONS by Douglass North - The Journal of Economic Perspectives, 1991
Douglass C. North (1920-2015) was the Luce Professor of Law and Liberty & Director of the Center in
Political Economy @ Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.
Douglass C. North (1920-2015) was the Luce Professor of Law and Liberty & Director of the Center in
Political Economy @ Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.
- He was the co-recipient of the 1993 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.
- Prize motivation: "for having renewed research in economic history by applying economic theory and quantitative methods in order to explain economic and institutional change."
- Contribution: Shed new light on the economic development in Europe and the United States before and in connection with the industrial revolution. He emphasized the role of property rights and institutions.
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