AP Government

Exam Breakdown

United States Government

Section I: 55 Questions | 1 Hour 20 Minutes | 50% of Exam Score

30 Individual (No Stimulus) Questions 

5 Sets With 2-3 Questions Each of Quantitative Analysis

2 Sets With 3-4 Questions Each of Qualitative Analysis

3 Sets With 2 Questions Each of Visual Analysis


Section II: 4 Questions | 1 Hour 40 Minutes | 50% of Exam Score

Concept Application: Political Scenario Response | Recommended Time Period 20 Minutes 

Quantitative Analysis: Data Response | Recommended Time Period 20 Minutes 

SCOTUS Comparison: Case Decisions Response| Recommended Time Period 20 Minutes 

Argument Essay: Recommended Time Period 40 Minutes 

Comparative Government

Section I: 55 Questions | 1 Hour | 50% of Exam Score

40-44 Individual (No Stimulus) Questions 

3 Sets With 2-3 Questions Each of Quantitative Analysis

2 Sets With 3-4 Questions Each of Qualitative Analysis


Section II: 4 Questions | 1 Hour 30 Minutes | 50% of Exam Score

Concept Application: Political Scenario Response | Recommended Time Period 10 Minutes 

Quantitative Analysis: Data Response | Recommended Time Period 20 Minutes 

Comparative Analysis: Comparison of Politics of Different Countries| Recommended Time Period 20 Minutes 

Argument Essay: Recommended Time Period 40 Minutes 

Units

United States Government

Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy | 15–22%

Unit 2: Interactions Between Branches of Government | 25–36% 

Unit 3: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights | 13–18%

Unit 4: American Political Beliefs and Ideologies | 10–15%

Unit 5: Political Participation | 20–27% 

Comparative Government

Unit 1: Political Systems, Regimes, and Governments | 18-27%

Unit 2: Political Institutions | 22-33%

Unit 3: Political Culture and Participation | 11-18%

Unit 4: Party and Electoral Systems and Citizen Organizations | 13-18%

Unit 5: Political and Economic Systems and Citizen Organization | 16-24%

Resources

United States Government

Comparative Government