AP U.S. Government & Politics 2018-2019 New FRQ Formats AP U.S. Government & Politics 2018-2019

SCOTUS Comparison (4 points total) Compare a nonrequired Supreme Court case with a required Supreme Court case, explaining how information from the required case is relevant to that in the nonrequired one. A passage/excerpt from two cases is provided, then… Identify a similarity or difference between the two cases (1 point) Provide factual information requested regarding the required case (1 point) AND explain how/why that info is relevant to the second case (1 point) Describe/Explain an interaction between the holding of the non- required case and a relevant political institution, behavior, or process (1 point) May need to explain what SCOTUS is…and what a holding is…

Concept Application (3 points total) Respond to a political scenario, explaining how it relates to a political principle, institution, process, policy, or behavior. Scenario provided then… Identify/Describe the concept (1 point) In the context of the scenario, explain... (1 point) In the context of the scenario, explain... (1 point)

Concept Application – FUN EXAMPLE! Saul Levine, M.D. believes that friendships are important in our lives because “Intimate friends share each other’s experiences and in some ways they inhabit each other’s lives. They often have similar viewpoints and values, and they may share similar backgrounds and traditions. They witness the milestones and unexpected changes of life, the highs and lows, celebrations and sadness.” – Psychology Today, February 1, 2016 After reading the passage, respond to A, B, and C below: Describe a relationship, or friendship, of your own that addresses the comments outlined in the scenario. In the context of the scenario, explain how the relationship described in Part A can be affected by social media. In the context of the scenario, explain how relationships between high school students can be affected by social media and their family’s beliefs. Individually answer the prompt (could be very personal response)

Quantitative Analysis (4 points total) Analyze quantitative data, identify a trend or pattern, draw a conclusion from the visual representation, and explain how the data relates to a political principle, institution, process, policy, or behavior. Graphic (table, chart, map, etc.) is provided, then… Identify/describe the data in the graphic (1 point) Describe a pattern, trend, or similarity/difference (1 point) AND draw a conclusion for that pattern, trend, or sim/diff (1 point) Explain how data in the graphic demonstrates a concept/principle (1 point)

Argument Essay (6 points total) Develop an argument in the form of an essay, using evidence from one or more required foundational documents. A good response should: Articulate a defensible claim or thesis that responds to and establishes a line of reasoning (1 point) Use two pieces of specific and relevant evidence to support the argument (3 points) Explain how or why the evidence supports the claim or thesis (1 point) Respond to an opposing or alternate perspective using refutation, concession, or rebuttal that is consistent with the argument (1 point)

Argument Essay – REAL EXAMPLE Develop an argument that explains which of the three models of representative democracy – participatory, pluralist, or elite – best achieves the founders’ intent for American democracy in terms of ensuring a stable government run by the people. Articulate a defensible claim or thesis that responds to the prompt and establishes a line of reasoning.

Argument Essay – FUN EXAMPLE Develop an argument that explains which school policy – attendance, senior release, or academic integrity – best achieves the administration’s intent for students to achieve academic success. Articulate a defensible claim or thesis that responds to the prompt and establishes a line of reasoning. Support your claim with at least TWO pieces of accurate and relevant information: At least ONE piece of evidence must be from: School Handbook (yes…you can get it out to look at it…) Use a second piece of evidence from the handbook or another school document (ex. Hallway poster, etc.) Use reasoning to explain why your evidence supports your claim/thesis Respond to an opposing or alternative perspective using refutation, concession, or rebuttal

And now…you’re ready to take the AP Gov exam! Right…?????