AP Comparative Government & Politics
If you’re curious about how governments and politics work outside the United States, AP Comparative Government and Politics is the perfect course for you. This course explores the government and politics in China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Throughout the course, you’ll learn how different governments solve similar problems and will gain a clear understanding of the comparative method by analyzing data and text-based sources, making comparisons and applications, and developing evidence-based arguments.
Course Content
Unit 1: Political Systems, Regimes, and Governments
18%-27%
Unit 2: Political Institutions
You’ll look at the political structure and the branches of government of each of the six course countries.
22%-23%
Unit 3: Political Culture and Participation
You’ll study the ways in which the citizens of a country interact with influence, and are affected by their government, using the six course countries as examples.
11%-18%
Unit 4: Party and Electoral Systems and Citizen Organizations
In the context of the political structures, events, and issues associated with the six course countries, you’ll learn how individuals, parties, and citizen organizations work to gain influence and power.
13%-18%
Unit 5: Political and Economic Changes and Development
You’ll explore how the political systems and power structures of the six course countries play out in an interconnected global context.
16%-24%
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Course Description
Know what is expected of you to know and what is the makeup of your exam. Each topic has its dedicated page.
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Study guides for all units and topics.