The first edition of Master the(TM) CLEP(R) American Government Exam will be the next title joining Peterson's new Master the(TM) CLEP(R) series. This book is a thoughtfully curated pocket guide designed to help students prepare for the College-Level Examination Program's American Government exam by reviewing the most important topics that are likely to be tested. Content chapters review introductory American government and politics subjects, including civics, political processes and behavior, institutions, and governmental structures and procedures. Like each title in this series, the book includes expert test-taking tips, a guide to creating a study plan, a diagnostic test to gauge test-takers' starting knowledge base, thorough reviews of the subject matter, and a practice test to evaluate progress. Practice test questions include detailed answer explanations so readers can learn from questions they miss. Key terms are bolded throughout to help identify essential terms and concepts, and readiness checks and self-testing sections encourage self-reflection on study progress, making this the perfect guide for anyone preparing for the exam.