The 2024 AP exams will take place over a two-week period in May: May 6–10 and May 13–17.
The AP US Government and Politics exam for 2024 will be a full-length paper-and-pencil exam that students can take in school only.
Here is what you need to know to do well in the upcoming AP US Government exam.
Will I get college credit for the 2024 AP US Government and Politics exam?
Students who take the 2024 AP US Government exam will be eligible for college credit.
As in previous years, a student must obtain a score of 3, 4, or 5 to be eligible for college credit.
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Can I take the 2024 US Government exam virtually?
In 2024, eight AP exam subjects are available as a digital exam in the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C. However, the 2024 AP US Government exam is not available as a digital exam.
How long is the 2024 AP US Government exam?
The 2024 AP US Government exam will be 3 hours long.
What’s the 2024 AP US Government exam date and time?
The 2024 AP US Government exam is scheduled for Monday, May 6 at 8 AM local time.
What will be tested on the 2024 AP US Government exam?
The 2024 AP US Government exam will test students on the whole course content, so be prepared to answer questions on these topics:
- Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy
- Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government
- Unit 3: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Unit 4: American Political Ideologies and Beliefs
- Unit 5: Political Participation
What is the AP US Government exam format for 2024?
The 2024 AP US Government exam will be split equally between two sections: multiple-choice and free-response questions. Each section is worth 50 percent of the exam score.
You will have 1 hour, 20 minutes to answer 55 multiple-choice questions and 1 hour, 40 minutes to answer 4 free-response questions.
The chart below shows the breakdown of the exam components.
| Section | # Questions | Time Allocation | Exam Weight |
| I: Multiple Choice | 55 | 1 hour, 20 mins | 50% |
| II: Free Response | 4 | 1 hour, 40 mins | 50% |
Please note that the 2024 AP US Government exam will not include questions related to Roe v. Wade. This is because the U.S. Supreme Court recently overturned Roe in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2022), which means Roe cannot be used as precedent for Topic 3.9, “Amendments: Due Process and the Right to Privacy.”
Does the College Board offer any free AP US Government exam prep resources?
The College Board is offering a number of free AP US Government exam resources to students to help them prepare for the exam.
AP US Government Practice Tests
You can get examples of free-response questions from past AP US Government exams for free. You can use these as practice tests to supplement other test prep materials you use.
Check here for the first set of free-response questions and here for the second set of free-response questions from the 2023 AP US Government exam.
And check here for free-response questions from the 1999-2022 AP US Government exams.
AP US Government Courses
The College Board’s AP YouTube channel gives students access to APLive classes and recordings delivered by AP teachers from across the country. Additionally, to help students review course content and skills before their exam, the College Board gives students access to the AP Daily: Live Review sessions for the 2024 AP US Government exam.
What are my other options for preparing for the 2024 AP US Government exam?
If you don’t have an AP US Government review book already, consider getting one sooner than later to help you prepare for the 2024 AP US Government exam. You can find popular review books published by Barron’s, The Princeton Review, and others at Amazon.
The Princeton Review AP U.S. Government & Politics Prep, 22nd Edition: 3 Practice Tests + Complete Content Review + Strategies & Techniques (2024) (College Test Preparation), for example, which is a premium edition, costs just $17.99 (at the time of writing of this article).
And the AP U.S. Government and Politics Premium, 2024: 6 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (Barron’s AP Prep), which is rated 4.4 stars, costs $16.43 (at the time of writing of this article).
There are also online resources that you can use to help you prepare for the 2024 AP US Government exam.
Khan Academy
In partnership with the College Board, Khan Academy provides an official AP US Government course that comes with free instructional videos, articles, and practice exercises created by current and former AP teachers. In addition, Khan Academy offers free exam skills and strategies.
If you’re taking more than one AP exam in 2024, check TUN’s AP Exam Review for details on other AP exams.
