AP® United States Government and Politics Past Exam Tests / Questions

Last Updated: September 23, 2024

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Year Wise Multiple Choice Questions

2018 – Multiple Choice Questions

2024: Free-Response Questions

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2023: Free-Response Questions

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2022: Free-Response Questions

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2021 Free-Response Questions

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2019: Free-Response Questions

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2018 Free-Response Questions

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2017 Free-Response Questions

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2016 Free-Response Questions

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2015 Free-Response Questions

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2014: Free-Response Questions

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2013: Free-Response Questions

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2012: Free-Response Questions

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2011 Free-Response Questions

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2010: Free-Response Questions

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2009: Free-Response Questions

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2008 Free-Response Questions

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2007: Free-Response Questions

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2006: Free-Response Questions

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2005: Free-Response Questions

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2004: Free-Response Questions

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2003: Free-Response Questions

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2002: Free-Response Questions

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2001: Free-Response Questions

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2000: Free-Response Questions

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1999: Free-Response Questions

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