Unit 3 FRQ Set with Exam Preparation Instructions
Tuesday, February 25
Parties, Elections & Interest Groups
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FRQ Exam Preparation – Standards of Acceptance
I only accept FRQ Sets that follow these very specific instructions. I do not make exceptions. You may not
take an FRQ Exam without first turning in the FRQ Set.
1. Carefully read each question and determine its point value.
2. Answer each part of the question on the “official” FRQ answer sheet. I only accept FRQ Sets on the
“official” answer sheets.
3. Title it FRQ Set -- Unit 3. For each question include the year and question #.
4. Make certain you include your name, period and date.
5. Do not answer more than one FRQ on a page (one side of answer sheet). You may write on the back.
6. Write in blue or black ink.
7. Be sure to label each part of the FRQ.
8. Answer each question. You may use your textbook and other reference materials, but do NOT use
the College Board rubric.
9. AFTER you answer a question, score it with the AP Government rubric.
10. Correct your answer in a different color of ink (including red) on the same page.
11. Then, read the student samples for each FRQ. Predict how many points the student was awarded.
Take time to determine why the College Board denied point(s) for certain parts of the answer.
Be sure to review the instruction sheet titled “FRQ Writing Guidelines”