AP Comparative Government and Politics

To better match a typical introductory college course, changes were made to the course and the exam in the fall of 2005. These changes include the following: • Greater emphasis on analysis of concepts and themes • Shifting focus to coverage of six core countries: China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and the United Kingdom (France and India were eliminated) • Emphasis on themes such as citizen-state relations, democratization, globalization, political change, and public policy ==Nations examined==

The countries whose politics, political institutions, policy making, and political cultures are examined are the following: • (Nigeria) • (Iran) • (China) • (Russia) • (United Kingdom) • (Mexico) Former countries on the AP exam are the following: • (France) • (India) Note: For testing purposes, the College Board uses the names in parentheses when making reference to these sovereign entities. ==Exam==

(Changed for the 2020 exam) • 55 multiple choice questions in 60 minutes • 50% of score • Each question will have 4 options. • There will be 2 text-based sources, each one accompanied by 2–2 questions. • There will be 3 quantitative sources, each one accompanied by 2–2 questions. • 4 free response questions in 90 minutes • 50% of score • 1 conceptual analysis question • 1 quantitative analysis question • 1 comparative analysis question • 1 argument essay requiring students to write an argument-based essay utilizing recalled evidence Topics • Political Systems, Regimes, and Governments (18–27%) • Political Institutions (22–23%) • Political Culture and Participation (11–28%) • Party and Electoral Systems and Citizen Organizations (13–28%) • Political and Economic Changes and Development (16–24%) Grade distribution ==References==