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Which of the following is a change of government rather than a change of regime?
Comparative Government Exam Prep
The AP Comparative Government and Politics exam in 2027: format, date and length
Two and a half hours: 55 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, then four free-response questions in 90 minutes, on six countries: China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia and the United Kingdom.
| Multiple choice | 55 questions, 1 hour, 50% of the score |
|---|---|
| Free response | 4 questions, 1 hour 30 minutes, 50% |
| Length | 2 hours 30 minutes, fully digital |
| Date | Friday, May 14, 2027, Session 1 |
Multiple choice
40 to 44 questions stand alone. The rest come in five sets: three on data (a chart, table, map or infographic) and two on a text by a political scientist.
Four free-response questions
Conceptual Analysis (4 points, 11% of the score), Quantitative Analysis (5 points, 12.5%), Comparative Analysis (5 points, 12.5%) and the Argument Essay (5 points, 14%).
The five units
Political Systems, Regimes, and Governments 18–27%, Political Institutions 22–33%, Political Culture and Participation 11–18%, Party and Electoral Systems and Citizen Organizations 13–18%, Political and Economic Changes and Development 16–24%.
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How long is the AP Comparative Government exam?
2 hours 30 minutes: 1 hour of multiple choice and 1 hour 30 minutes of free response.
When is the AP Comparative Government and Politics exam in 2027?
Friday, May 14, 2027, in the morning session.
Which countries are on the AP Comparative Government exam?
Six: China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia and the United Kingdom.