For details on the 2024 AP Comparative Government Exam, check this article.

Unlike 2020 and 2021, when the College Board modified the AP exams as a response to the disruption caused by COVID-19, the 2022 AP exams will return to its original format.

This year, the AP exams will take place over a two-week period in May: May 2–6 and May 9–13.

The College Board may change the format, however, if schools are disrupted in the spring due to COVID-19. 

“We’ll continue to monitor global, national, and local health conditions, putting the health and safety of students first, and if there are widespread school closures in spring 2022, we’ll provide options similar to those offered in 2021,” the College Board noted here. 

We will, of course, update this guide if that should happen.

The AP Comparative Government and Politics exam for 2022 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 Comparative Government exam. 

Will I get college credit for the 2022 AP Comparative Government exam?

Students who take the 2022 AP Comparative 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. 

For tips on getting a perfect AP score, check out this interview with Dawn Mueller, an educational consultant with Tutor Doctor.

How long is the 2022 AP Comparative Government exam?

The 2022 AP Comparative Government exam will be 2 hours, 30 minutes long. 

What’s the 2022 AP Comparative Government exam date and time?

The 2022 AP Comparative Government exam is scheduled for Wednesday, May 4 at 12 PM local time.  

What will be tested on the 2022 AP Comparative Government exam?

The 2022 AP Comparative Government exam will test students on the whole course content, so be prepared to answer questions on these topics:

• Unit 1: Political Systems, Regimes, and Governments
• Unit 2: Political Institutions
• Unit 3: Political Culture and Participation 
• Unit 4: Party and Electoral Systems and Citizen Organizations
• Unit 5: Political and Economic Changes and Development

What is the AP Comparative Government exam format for 2022?

The 2022 AP Comparative Government exam will be split equally between 2 sections: multiple-choice and free-response questions. Each section is worth 50 percent of the exam score.

You will have 1 hour to answer 55 multiple-choice questions and 1 hour, 30 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	50%
II: Free Response	4	1 hour, 30 mins	50%

Does the College Board offer any free AP Comparative Government exam prep resources? 

The College Board is offering a number of free AP Comparative Government exam resources to students to help them prepare for the exam.

AP Comparative Government Practice Tests

You can get examples of free-response questions from past AP Comparative 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 2021 AP Comparative Government exam.

You can also log in to the AP Classroom Question Bank for free-response questions from the 2020 exam. 

And check here for free-response questions from the 1999-2019 AP Comparative Government exams.

AP Comparative 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 2021 AP Comparative Government exam. 

What are my other options for preparing for the 2022 AP Comparative Government exam?

If you don’t have an AP Comparative Government review book already, consider getting one sooner than later to help you prepare for the 2024 AP Comparative Government exam. You can find popular review books at Amazon. 

the AP Comparative Government and Politics Study Guide 2023-2024: Test Prep with Practice Exam Questions [5th Edition], costs $18.99 (at the time of writing of this article).

And if you would like to get one-on-one instruction to help you prepare for the AP Comparative Government exam, the Princeton Review offers private tutoring, available both in-person or online, for a fee starting at $206 an hour. If you decide to go with this personalized option, expert tutors will work with you to “make a plan, set goals, and exceed them.” The Princeton Review guarantees that if you’re not 100% satisfied, you will be matched with another tutor and get your next lesson for free. 

If you’re taking more than one AP exam in 2022, check TUN’s AP Exam Review for details on other AP exams.