AP Comparative Government and Politics Practice Exams
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AP Comparative Government and Politics practice tests
AP Practice Team · AP Comparative Government · MCQ Set 2 · 55 questions · #0E66
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AP Comparative Government and PoliticsFull TestSource: MirrorAP Team55 questions
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AP Comparative Government and Politics — 2024 Released FRQ · #14A4
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AP Comparative Government and Politics — 2025 Released FRQ (Set 2) · #44A2
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AP Comparative Government compares six core countries: China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and the United Kingdom. The 2027 fully-digital exam runs 2hr 30min in Bluebook - 55 MCQs (1hr, 50%) and 4 typed FRQs (1hr 30min, 50%) including a Comparative Analysis and an Argument Essay.
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Exam format
55
questions
150
minutes
Fully digital (Bluebook app)
| Section | Questions | Time | Score weight |
|---|---|---|---|
Section I: Multiple Choice Items focus on the six core countries: China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and the United Kingdom. | 55 | 60 min | 50% |
Section II: Free Response (typed in Bluebook) 1 Conceptual Analysis, 1 Quantitative Analysis, 1 Comparative Analysis (two of the six countries), 1 Argument Essay. | 4 | 90 min | 50% |
Course units and exam weights
- Unit 1: Political Systems, Regimes, and Governments18-22%
- Unit 2: Political Institutions17-23%
- Unit 3: Political Culture and Participation17-23%
- Unit 4: Party and Electoral Systems and Citizen Organizations12-18%
- Unit 5: Political and Economic Changes and Development17-23%
Source: College Board AP Students Course and Exam Description.
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Comparative Government FAQ
- Which six countries are studied?
- China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Almost every exam question references at least one of these.
- Is AP Comparative Government easier than AP US Government?
- Slightly higher pass rate but the cohort is smaller and more self-selected. Strong notetaking on country-by-country comparisons is the difference between a 3 and a 5.
- How should I structure my notes?
- Build a six-column comparison chart for each unit (executive, legislature, parties, etc.). The Comparative Analysis FRQ rewards exactly this kind of cross-country thinking.
- Are FRQs typed in 2027?
- Yes. AP Comparative Government is fully digital - all four FRQs (Conceptual, Quantitative, Comparative, Argument Essay) are typed directly in the Bluebook app.