AP VERBS List Just give facts 1 2

AP VERBS • List: Just give facts, 1, 2, 3 • Explain, Analyze or Discuss: • Compare: Give basic 1. Definition of key terms 2. Example (real or hypothetical) 3. Link your answer back to the question (e. g. “This is why…. ”) etc. ; may bullet difference(s) • Identify: Write a definition for key words, could give an example (real or hypothetical) • Describe/Define: Describe it!!!! Definition AND an example NOTE: For Analyze identify the success or failure of the program or institution by using specific examples (even if they are made up). Use the words “How and “Why

LIST Just give facts, 1, 2, 3 etc. ; may bullet Example: List the last three Democratic Presidents Response: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter

Question List your top 3 favorite places to visit or top 3 vacations you’ve taken

Compare Give basic difference(s) Example: Compare the executive branch and the Legislative branch Response: The Executive Branch is in charge of enforcing laws, where as the Legislative Branch is in charge of creating laws, taxes, etc

Question Compare Middle School and High School from the perspective of a student.

Identify Write a definition for key words, could give an example (real or hypothetical) Example: Identify three institutional barriers to voting. Response: There at least three institutional barriers to voting. They are difficulty with registration, confusion with the voting process and location of polling places.

Question Identify three challenges you would face running for President of the United States

Define Definition AND an example Example: Define trial balloon. Response: A trial balloon is a deliberate release of information, usually from the White House to gauge public opinion before an official announcement. It is intended to create deniability.

Question Define Democracy

Describe Definition AND an example. detail the functions, parameters, process or other matters that make up what you have been asked to describe Example: Describe one resource or characteristic of a national interest group that seeks to impact national policy. Response: The American Association of Retired People is comprised of a very large group of senior citizens. Its most valuable resource is that very membership. Most of them are over 60, receiving social security and Medicare benefits, and are active voters.

Question Describe one challenge of being a High school student

Explain, or Analyze or Discuss 1. Definition of key terms 2. Example (real or hypothetical) 3. Answer HOW or WHY information you are providing answers the question 4. Link your answer back to the question (e. g. “This is why…. ”) Example: Explain two specific methods Congress uses to exercise effective oversight of the federal bureaucracy. Response: Step one, identify and define a method Congress uses to oversee the bureaucracy. Step two, example & describe how it works. Step three, give at least one contemporary example of how Congress effectively used the method you identified and described. Step Four, Link back to question this is how Congress uses oversight over federal bureaucracy

Question Explain two specific methods in ensuring your success in #APGov this year.