FRQ 1 Tips

What is FRQ 1 about

• Concept Application

• Quantitative Analysis

• SCOTUS Comparison

• Arguments

FRQ is worth (3) points. You get points by:

• Describing the Concept

• Explaining the Impact

• Elaborating on Impact

• Providing your opinion

Describing Concept should include

• 1 Sentence

• 2-3 sentences

• 4-5 sentences

• Not Needed

Answer explanation

2-3 Sentences

-Define the concept

• -Add any additional information that's related and how it is used/applied

For Explaining Impact: Should you try to provide a real life example?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Real Life examples are the best to show theat you know this topic! If you can't think of one provide a DIFFERENT court case example that is related that you studied.

Explain Impact

• Use Real Life Examples or a different court case

• Describe how it is used by government to achieve a goal?

• how does it impact their ability to achieve goal

  (Help vs hinder)

• Make up a future situation.

Impact Elaboration: Should you write a few sentences on how this will impact future generations like your grandkids?

• YES

• NO

Impact Elaboration: I should describe any unintended consequences

• YES

• NO

Impact Elaboration: I should NOT explain if there are possibilities of it being changed

• YES

• NO

Before I start to write I should

• Read Prompt 2x

• Break prompt down and highlight key terms

• Underline verbs in prompt (explain, describe, identify, etc.)

• Write a detailed rough draft

• Briefly outline your response

Before I start writing I should

• Read article once

• Think of real life situations relating to concept

• identify key terms in prompt and article

• Identify the political institution, process, and the concepts