Question 1
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of civil society in Nigeria and China?
Comparative Government Exam Prep
The AP Comparative Government FRQ scoring guidelines, row by row
The four questions are worth 4, 5, 5 and 5 points: 11%, 12.5%, 12.5% and 14% of the score. Each point is earned on its own.
| Conceptual Analysis | 4 points, about 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Analysis | 5 points, about 20 minutes |
| Comparative Analysis | 5 points, about 20 minutes |
| Argument Essay | 5 points, about 40 minutes |
Conceptual Analysis and Quantitative Analysis
- Conceptual Analysis (4): define or describe a concept, then explain it and its effects, with no stimulus.
- Quantitative Analysis (5): describe the data, a pattern or trend, draw a conclusion, then explain how it links to a course concept and country.
Comparative Analysis: 5 points
- A (1): define or describe the concept.
- B (2): describe or explain it in each of two course countries.
- C (2): explain why the two countries differ, or what follows from it in each.
Argument Essay: 5 points
- Claim (1): a defensible claim with a line of reasoning.
- Evidence (2): specific examples from course countries that support the claim.
- Reasoning (1) and alternative perspective (1): how the evidence supports the claim, and a response to an opposing view.
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How many points is the AP Comparative Government argument essay worth?
5: claim 1, evidence 2, reasoning 1 and alternative perspective 1, or 14% of the exam score.
Do the AP Comparative Government FRQ types change from year to year?
No. The question types and point values stay the same from year to year.