---
title: "AP Comparative Government and Politics Key Terms"
description: "540 AP Comparative Government and Politics key terms and definitions organized by AP® Course and Exam Description unit."
canonical: "https://fiveable.me/ap-comp-gov/key-terms"
type: "key-terms-hub"
subject: "AP Comparative Government and Politics"
---

# AP Comparative Government and Politics Key Terms

## Overview

540 AP Comparative Government and Politics key terms and definitions organized by AP® Course and Exam Description unit.

## Units

- [Unit 1: Unit 1 – Political Systems, Regimes, & Governments](/ap-comp-gov/key-terms/unit/1): 129 terms across 9 topics
- [Unit 2: Unit 2 – Political Institutions](/ap-comp-gov/key-terms/unit/2): 102 terms across 9 topics
- [Unit 3: Unit 3 – Political Culture & Participation](/ap-comp-gov/key-terms/unit/3): 104 terms across 9 topics
- [Unit 4: Unit 4 – Party, Electoral Systems, & Citizen Organizations](/ap-comp-gov/key-terms/unit/4): 75 terms across 6 topics
- [Unit 5: Unit 5 – Political & Economic Changes & Development](/ap-comp-gov/key-terms/unit/5): 130 terms across 9 topics

## Related Resources

- [AP Comparative Government and Politics subject hub](/ap-comp-gov)
- [All AP® key terms](/key-terms)

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