AP Comparative Gov Unit 2 Cheat Sheet

Tackle AP Comparative Government Unit 2 with a compact, high-impact study guide made for Grade 12 students. This guide turns dense concepts into clear comparisons, memorable examples, and focused exam practice — perfect for last-minute review or steady study.

• What this guide covers: key roles of executives, legislatures, judiciaries, bureaucracies, electoral systems, and political parties; how institutions shape policy and power.
• Real-world examples: brief links to the UK’s parliamentary system, China’s party-state structure, Russia’s presidential power, Mexico’s federal legislature, Iran’s theocratic institutions, and Nigeria’s political fragmentation — ready to cite in SAQs and FRQs.
• Study tools included: quick comparison tables, a 1-page institution checklist, common FRQ prompts, and exam strategies (how to compare, use evidence, and structure answers).

Use this guide to build clear comparisons, sketch quick diagrams, and practice concise writing — the skills the AP exam rewards.