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AP Comparative Government and Politics

5 units · 18 topics · 299 lessons · Exam: May

Political systems in six countries (China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and the United Kingdom), compared through institutions, participation, and change.

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

Comparing regimes, power, and legitimacy.

  1. 1The Practice of Political ScienceUp nextCoverage growing
  2. 2Democratic and Authoritarian Regimes22 lessons
  3. 3Sources of Power and Federal vs. Unitary SystemsCoverage growing
  4. 4Legitimacy and Stability24 lessons
2

Political Institutions

Executives, legislatures, and courts in the course countries.

  1. 1Parliamentary and Presidential Systems10 lessons
  2. 2Executives and LegislaturesCoverage growing
  3. 3Judicial Independence Across the Course CountriesLessons from this unit
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Political Culture and Participation

Civil society, ideology, participation, and cleavages.

  1. 1Political Culture and Socialization29 lessons
  2. 2Political ParticipationCoverage growing
  3. 3Civil Rights and Liberties Across CountriesCoverage growing
  4. 4Political and Social Cleavages17 lessons
4

Party and Electoral Systems and Citizen Organizations

Elections, parties, social movements, and interest groups.

  1. 1Electoral Systems14 lessons
  2. 2Political Parties and Interest Groups27 lessons
  3. 3Social Movements, Pluralism, and CorporatismCoverage growing
5

Political and Economic Changes and Development

Globalization, development, and policy responses.

  1. 1Economic Liberalization and Globalization22 lessons
  2. 2International and Supranational Organizations11 lessons
  3. 3Social Policy and Development12 lessons
  4. 4Demographic Change and Natural ResourcesLessons from this unit