Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
An international organization and data collection resource that measures and reports on political freedoms and civil liberties across countries, used in comparative political research.
AP course connection
Topic 1.1: 1.1 The Practice of Political Scientists