AP Comparative Government Exam Prep

Six core countries — the UK, Russia, China, Iran, Mexico, and Nigeria — compared across regimes, institutions, and political change.

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AP Comparative Government Exam Format

Multiple Choice — 55 questions, 80 min (50% of the score)
FRQ — Concept Application — 1 question, ~10 min (12.5% of the score)
FRQ — Quantitative Analysis — 1 question, ~20 min (12.5% of the score)
FRQ — Comparative Analysis — 1 question, ~20 min (12.5% of the score)
FRQ — Argument Essay — 1 question, ~30 min (12.5% of the score)

Exam date: May 2026 (date provisional — confirm with College Board). Fully digital in Bluebook. Format per College Board AP Central (checked June 2, 2026).

Study Unit by Unit

Unit 1: Political Systems, Regimes, and Governments — 18%–27% of the exam
Unit 2: Political Institutions — 12%–22% of the exam
Unit 3: Political Culture and Participation — 11%–18% of the exam
Unit 4: Party and Electoral Systems and Citizen Organizations — 11%–18% of the exam
Unit 5: Political and Economic Changes and Development — 11%–18% of the exam
Unit 6: Public Policy — 11%–18% of the exam

What We Cover (Honestly)

Units 1–6 content: Full content: terms, scenarios, data, and FRQ practice for all six units.
Six core countries: China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and the UK woven through every unit.
Exam date: Format verified; exact 2026 date provisional pending College Board confirmation.

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