Question 1
A sitting governor is charged with accepting bribes and is tried in the same state courts, under the same criminal laws, as any other resident of the state. This illustrates which core value?
How much does the AP U.S. Government exam cost?
For the May 2027 exams the fee is US$99 at schools in the US, US territories, Canada and DoWEA schools, and US$129 at schools everywhere else.
| US, territories, Canada | US$99 per exam |
|---|---|
| Elsewhere | US$129 per exam |
| Fee reduction | US$37 per exam for eligible students |
| On-time ordering | By November 13, 2026 |
Deadlines and extra fees
- Exams ordered from November 14, 2026, through March 12, 2027, carry a US$40 late order fee on top of the exam fee.
- Courses that start after November 13 can order on time until March 12, 2027.
- Your school orders exams and may set its own earlier deadline and its own price; ask your AP coordinator.
Fee reductions
College Board takes US$37 off each exam for students who qualify for a fee reduction, and many states and schools add their own help. Ask your AP coordinator what applies to you.
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Question 2
Which of the following best describes the role of a linkage institution?
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How much is the AP U.S. Government exam in 2027?
US$99 at schools in the US, US territories, Canada and DoWEA schools, and US$129 elsewhere, for exams ordered on time.
Is there a fee waiver for AP exams?
College Board gives a US$37 fee reduction per exam to eligible students, and schools and states may reduce the cost further.
What is the deadline to sign up for the AP U.S. Government exam?
Schools order exams by November 13, 2026 without a late fee (March 12, 2027 for courses that start after November 13). Your school may set an earlier date.