AP United States Government and Politics (AP US Gov) Exam Blueprint

AP US Gov

195 minDuration
3/1–5Passing Score
$98Price
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Exam Domains

1 Foundations of American Democracy 18%
2 Interactions Among Branches of Government 30%
3 Civil Liberties and Civil Rights 16%
4 American Political Ideologies and Beliefs 12%
5 Political Participation 24%

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.

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