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👩🏾‍⚖️AP US Government Review

QR code for AP US Government practice questions

Download AP US Gov Cheat Sheet PDF Cram Chart

👩🏾‍⚖️AP US Government
Review

Download AP US Gov Cheat Sheet PDF Cram Chart

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Get Ready for the AP US Government Exam

It's AP exam season, so it's time to get your studying game on! With the AP GOPO exam right around the corner, it's certainly a stressful time, but Fiveable's got your back! We've put together a review chart with all the vocab and concepts you need to succeed. Be sure to also check out our teacher-led Cram series.

Remember to check in with your teacher or AP coordinator which administration of the exam you'll be taking! The first administration will be a paper exam at your school on May 3rd. The second and third administrations will be digital, either at your school or at home, on May 20th and June 3rd. 

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AP US Government Cheat Sheet PDF & Review Chart

Our amazing teachers and students who have already taken and passed the exam created this cram sheet to help you out on your preparation for the exam. Happy studying! 

AP US Gov - PDF Link Here!