Quiz
The most common form of political
participation is voting. However, citizens
often choose to participate in the political
process in ways other than voting.
a)Identify two forms of participation in the
political process other than voting.
b)Explain one advantage of each form of
participation you identified in (a).
c)Discuss two reasons people choose to
vote over other forms of political
participation.
How to Write an FRQ
1.
Read the first sentence of the question
to determine what the TOPIC is.
1. Keep in mind that the THESIS, or argument,
is often given to you in this part of the
prompt as well.You do not have to create
one on your own 
Sample FRQ – Topic/ Thesis
The most common form of political
participation is voting. However, citizens
often choose to participate in the political
process in ways other than voting.
What is the topic?
What is the thesis?
How to Write an FRQ
2. Underline the verbs in each of the
lettered prompts that tell you what to
do.
 Identify, List, Give = just name the
items…the reader should be able to
underline individual words/ phrases that
are the answer.
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This is usually accomplished in 1-2
sentences.
How to Write an FRQ
Define = literally, define the term. Use precise,
exact language wherever possible.
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This is usually accomplished in 1 sentence.
Explain, describe, discuss = give details and
support to the answer. Use the word
“because” somewhere in the answer, if
possible. Use examples, if you are sure of
them, to help make your point. Be thorough
and complete here!
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This usually requires a short paragraph at least, or
several sentences.
Sample FRQ - Verbs
a)Identify
two forms of participation in the
political process other than voting.
b)Explain one advantage of each form of
participation you identified in (a).
c)Discuss two reasons people choose to
vote over other forms of political
participation.
Based on these verbs, do you know what is
expected in each part of the response
now?
How to Write an FRQ
3. Determine how many points each part of
the question is worth.
 Each piece of the question is usually
worth 1 pt.
 If you are asked to do 2 things, then
that part of the questions will be worth
2 pts, etc.
Sample FRQ - Points
The most common form of political
participation is voting. However, citizens
often choose to participate in the political
process in ways other than voting.
a)Identify two forms of participation in the
political process other than voting. (2
points – 1 pt for each form identified)
b)Explain one advantage of each form of
participation you identified in (a). (2 points
– 1 pt for each advantage discussed)
c)Discuss two reasons people choose to
vote over other forms of political
participation. (2 points – 1 pt for each
How to Write an FRQ
4. Write your answer using the same
format, labeling and numbering as the
question.
5. Use COMPLETE SENTENCES.You will
not be graded specifically on grammar
and spelling, but the more imprecise,
vague or confusing your answer is, the
less points you will earn.
6. Repeat as much of the prompt as you can
to start your answer.
Sample FRQ – Format/ Wording
a) Identify two forms of participation in the political
process other than voting.
a) “Two forms of participation in the
political process other than voting are…”
b) Explain one advantage of each form of participation
you identified in (a).
b) “One advantage of _______ as a form
of political participation is______
because… . Another advantage…”
c)Discuss two reasons people choose to vote over other
forms of political participation.
c) “One reason people still choose to vote
over other forms of political participation is
because…”
How to Write an FRQ
7. Close the loop/ complete the circle!
 This means that the reader does not
have to make any inferences or draw
any conclusions on his/her own.You
connect all of the pieces in your
discussion.
Sample FRQ – close the loop!
Explain two reasons why students get
to class late.
a) One reason students get to class late is
due to the parking lot. The parking lot
gets very congested around 7:25 every
morning, and frequently, cars are backed
up in both directions on Titan Dr.
a)
What is missing from this answer?
Sample FRQ
Closing the loop!
 Explain two reasons why students get
to class late.
a) One reason students get to class late is
the parking lot. The parking lot gets
very congested around 7:25 every
morning, and frequently, cars are backed
up in both directions on Titan Dr. Since
it takes so long for each car to either park
or enter the Antelope parking lot, there are
some students who arrive late to class,
even though they may have been close to
campus when the bell rang.
How to write an FRQ
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If you are still not sure about how to
tackle the FRQ…review the handout I
gave you as well!
FRQ #1 – PARTNER PRACTICE
The most common form of political
participation is voting. However, citizens
often choose to participate in the political
process in ways other than voting.
a)Identify two forms of participation in the
political process other than voting.
b)Explain one advantage of each form of
participation you identified in (a).
c)Discuss two reasons people choose to
vote over other forms of political
participation.
FRQ #2 Partner Practice
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Political socialization is a major process for long-term
development of public opinions. The family is generally
regarded as the most important influence, but there are
others as well.
A) Define political socialization.
B) Explain why the family is considered to have the
greatest influence on political socialization.
C) Explain how two of the following agents affect
political socialization.
 Mass Media
 School
 Religion
FRQ #3 –practice!
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In the last half of the twentieth century,
voter turnout in federal elections has
declined. During the same period, voter
turnout has been higher in presidential
elections than in midterm elections.
a) Identify two factors that have contributed to
the overall decline in turnout in federal
elections and explain how each factor has
contributed to the overall decline.
b) Identify and explain two reasons why voter
turnout has been higher in presidential
elections than in midterm elections.