#AP Comparative Government: Power and Authority - Your Ultimate Study Guide 🚀

Hey there, future AP Gov rockstar! This guide is designed to be your go-to resource for acing the exam, especially when you're reviewing the night before. Let's dive into the core concepts of power and authority in our six course countries. We'll make sure you're not just memorizing facts, but truly understanding how it all connects. Let's get started!

#1. Sources of Power and Authority: An Overview

These two topics, 1.5 (Sources of Power) and 1.6 (Changes in Power and Authority), are super connected. Think of 1.5 as identifying where power comes from, and 1.6 as examining how that has changed over time. Get these down, and you're golden! They often appear in tandem on the exam, so understanding the relationship between them is key.

#Core Countries: 🇨🇳 🇮🇷 🇷🇺 🇳🇬 🇲🇽 🇬🇧

Remember these countries, as you'll need to know their power dynamics inside and out. Let's break it down:

• 1.5: Sources of Power: Where does the power to rule come from in each of these countries? Think constitutions, religions, military, legislatures, and popular support.
• 1.6: Changes in Power: Has the source of power shifted over time? Why? How do these changes compare across countries? We'll be looking for patterns and differences.

#2. Brief History of Each Course Country

Don't worry, you don't need to be a history buff! Just get the gist of how power has evolved in each country. Here are the basics:

#2.1. United Kingdom (UK) 🇬🇧

• Past: Absolute monarchy.

• Present: Power rests with the Prime Minister and Parliament. The monarchy is symbolic. Think of the Magna Carta and the Glorious Revolution as key moments in this shift. It's an evolutionary process.

  

  Queen Elizabeth; image Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

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