American government, politics, and civic life
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80 questions, 80 minutes, 60% of score.
Tests foundations, institutions, civil liberties, and political participation.
4 questions (1 argument essay, 3 concept application), 100 minutes, 40% of score.
No calculator.
Total exam time: 2 hours 25 minutes.
Approximately 13% of students score a 5.
Scores of 3+ typically earn college credit.
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Unit 1Constitutional principles, federalism, and democratic theory
Unit 2Congress, the Presidency, the Bureaucracy, and the Courts
Unit 3Bill of Rights, due process, and equality under the law
Unit 4Political socialization, public opinion, and political culture
Unit 5Voting, elections, interest groups, and the media
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Everything you need to master AP US Government and Politics.
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