Learn about the AP U.S. Government and Politics Exam
AP U.S. Government and Politics Multiple-Choice Strategies
The AP GOPO multiple-choice section is worth 50 percent of your total score, with the other 50 percent coming from the free-response section. Multiple-choice questions will ask about a variety of topics, ranging from more straightforward to more complex.
What’s tested on the AP U.S. Government and Politics Exam?
The AP US Government and Politics exam is divided into two sections, with a 10-minute break in between. Section I gives you 1 hour 20 minutes to answer 55 multiple-choice questions spanning a variety of topics. Section II gives you 1 hour 40 minutes to answer four free-response questions.
AP U.S. Government and Politics Free Response Strategies
The free-response section is 1 hour 40 minutes long and consists of four questions, which are each worth 12.5 percent of your total score. Each free-response question (FRQ) will be distinct and will address different topics of AP U.S. Government and Politics.
