AP United States Government and Politics

Course scope

AP United States Government and Politics examines the constitutional order of the United States, its political institutions, rights and liberties, and processes of political participation. Through foundational documents and key Supreme Court cases, it builds the ability to connect political concepts to concrete events.

Exam and assessment structure

The fully digital exam on 4 May 2027 lasts 3 hours. The 55 multiple-choice and 4 free-response questions contribute equally to the total score. The free-response section includes concept application, quantitative analysis, a comparison of court cases and an evidence-based argument essay. The course lays a foundation for students who want to understand the US political system analytically.

Preparation at Youprep Studio

In this course we start preparation by assessing the student’s prior knowledge and needs. We carry out topic work together with the relevant question and assessment types, and develop the student’s ability to apply knowledge and justify answers. We track progress with practice suited to the course structure and regular review, and update the study plan for the target exam session.

Current exam information