Aim for FiveComparative Government

Comparative analysis

Cleavages and government responses

  • Unit 3
  • 5 points
  • About 20 minutes

You define a political concept, institution or policy, describe how it shows up in two of the course countries, and compare or explain how those two countries handle it. On the exam: Question 3 of 4 in the free-response section (1 hour 30 minutes for all four, 50% of your score; this question is 12.5%).

The question

Answer parts A, B, and C. In parts B and C, use the same two AP Comparative Government and Politics course countries (China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, United Kingdom).

Suggested time: 20 minutes

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Part (a)

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Define a political cleavage.

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Part (b)

2 points

Describe a political or social cleavage in two different AP Comparative Government and Politics course countries.

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Part (c)

2 points

Explain how the government of each country described in part B has responded to the cleavage described for that country.

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