Question 1
Which of the following accurately compares regime change in Russia and Iran?
Comparative Government Exam Prep
Is AP Comparative Government hard?
Most students get a 3 or higher: 71.8% in May 2025 and 70% in 2026. 16.3% earned a 5 in 2025.
| Scored 3 or higher in 2026 | 70% |
|---|---|
| Scored 3 or higher in 2025 | 71.8% of 27,150 students |
| Scored 5 in 2025 | 16.3% |
| Mean score in 2025 | 3.16 |
What makes it hard
- Six countries, each with its own institutions, parties and history.
- Country Comparison questions ask how two of them differ, not just what one does.
- The free response wants explanation, not only a definition.
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What percentage of students pass AP Comparative Government?
71.8% of 27,150 students scored 3 or higher in May 2025, and 70% in 2026.
What share of AP Comparative Government students earn a 5?
16.3% in May 2025 and 15% in 2026.