Exam Domains

1 Political Systems, Regimes, and Governments 22%

2 Political Institutions 28%

3 Political Culture and Participation 14%

4 Party and Electoral Systems and Citizen Organizations 16%

5 Political and Economic Changes and Development 20%

6 Methods of Political Analysis Weight not published

Exam Details

Question TypesMultiple Choice, Free Response

FormatPaper-based; two sections: multiple choice and free response. Administered at school in May. AP Studio Art/Drawing: portfolio submission. AP Research/Seminar: academic paper and oral presentation.

Online ProctoringNot available

ID RequirementsSchool ID or government-issued photo ID required. Name on registration must match ID exactly.

RenewalNot required -- AP scores never expire; once earned, scores are valid indefinitely.

Retake PolicyAP exams are offered once per year in May. Students may retake the exam in a subsequent year; there is no same-year retake. Scores from all attempts are reported to colleges unless the student requests score cancellation.

AP Comparative Government and Politics (AP Comparative Gov) Exam Blueprint

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