AP U.S. Government Prep: Format & Free Practice
AP U.S. Government & Politics is a college-level government exam scored 1–5. Here's what its five units cover — including required foundational documents and Supreme Court cases — with free COSMIQ practice.
COSMIQ prepares you for the AP U.S. Government and administers realistic full-length mock tests — it does not administer the official test.
Frequently asked
What does AP U.S. Government cover?
Five units — foundations of American democracy, interactions among the branches, civil liberties and civil rights, political ideologies and beliefs, and political participation — with required foundational documents and Supreme Court cases assessed across multiple-choice and free-response questions.
Is AP U.S. Government practice on COSMIQ free?
Yes. AP practice on COSMIQ is free — voice tutoring, a smart board, and realistic practice, with no card required.
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