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title: "Unit 5 – Political & Economic Change in Development - AP Comparative Government"
description: "Review Unit 5 – Political & Economic Change in Development for AP Comparative Government with Fiveable study guides and practice resources."
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# Unit 5 – Political & Economic Change in Development - AP Comparative Government

## Overview

Review Unit 5 – Political & Economic Change in Development for AP Comparative Government with Fiveable study guides and practice resources.

## Study Guides

- [5.2 Political Responses to Global Market Forces](/ap-comp-gov/unit-5/political-responses-global-market-forces/study-guide/4gyx1uWkQsMkkggeth7I)
- [5.8 Causes and Effects of Demographic Change](/ap-comp-gov/unit-5/causes-effects-demographic-change/study-guide/4sfrnOCPVNtW1cf5fMcV)
- [5.5 International and Supranational Organizations](/ap-comp-gov/unit-5/international-supranational-organizations/study-guide/EibgpaUaH98fcQcSS7SS)
- [5.1 Impact of Global Economic and Technological Forces](/ap-comp-gov/unit-5/impact-global-economic-technological-forces/study-guide/Q8DkYOZ9WYak5j8PMlho)
- [5.7 Impact of Industrialization and Economic Development](/ap-comp-gov/unit-5/impact-industrialization-economic-development/study-guide/WxYJmfuOguzn5ucXqzLs)
- [5.9 Impact of Natural Resources](/ap-comp-gov/unit-5/impact-natural-resources/study-guide/asUKEo6gLBPoaAnvCgPN)
- [5.6 Adaptation of Social Policies](/ap-comp-gov/unit-5/adaptation-social-policies/study-guide/deJapbmsXRQmG6Prg8M2)
- [5.3 Challenges from Globalization](/ap-comp-gov/unit-5/challenges-globalization/study-guide/dermEaxc7quZiPihtrd4)
- [5.4 Policies and Economic Liberalization](/ap-comp-gov/unit-5/policies-economic-liberalization/study-guide/ediBJluYzYdzotmy82R0)

## FAQs

### What topics are covered in AP Comp Gov Unit 5?

AP Comp Gov Unit 5 covers 9 topics on political and economic change: Impact of Global Economic and Technological Forces (5.1), Political Responses to Global Market Forces (5.2), Challenges from Globalization (5.3), Policies and Economic Liberalization (5.4), International and Supranational Organizations (5.5), Adaptation of Social Policies (5.6), Impact of Industrialization and Economic Development (5.7), Causes and Effects of Demographic Change (5.8), and Impact of Natural Resources (5.9). The unit ties together how globalization reshapes economies, how governments respond with policy, and how those shifts affect society over time. See the full breakdown at [/ap-comp-gov/unit-5](/ap-comp-gov/unit-5).

### How much of the AP Comp Gov exam is Unit 5?

Unit 5 makes up 16-24% of the AP Comp Gov exam, making it one of the heavier-weighted units. It covers political and economic changes and development, including globalization, economic liberalization, supranational organizations, demographic change, and the impact of natural resources across the six core countries.

### What's on the AP Comp Gov Unit 5 progress check (MCQ and FRQ)?

The AP Comp Gov Unit 5 progress check includes both MCQ and FRQ parts drawn from all 9 topics in the unit. The MCQ section tests your ability to interpret data, compare countries, and apply concepts like economic liberalization, supranational organizations, and demographic change. The FRQ part typically asks you to explain or compare how countries respond to globalization, adapt social policies, or manage natural resources. For matched practice on these exact topics, head to [/ap-comp-gov/unit-5](/ap-comp-gov/unit-5). Working through the progress check is one of the best ways to spot which topics, like 5.5 International and Supranational Organizations or 5.9 Impact of Natural Resources, need more review.

### How do I practice AP Comp Gov Unit 5 FRQs?

To practice AP Comp Gov Unit 5 FRQs, focus on the topics most likely to generate free-response questions: Political Responses to Global Market Forces (5.2), Policies and Economic Liberalization (5.4), International and Supranational Organizations (5.5), and Impact of Natural Resources (5.9). FRQs in this unit often ask you to explain a country's policy response, compare two countries' approaches to globalization, or analyze how economic development affects political systems. The most effective practice method is writing out full responses using real country examples, like China's economic liberalization or the EU as a supranational organization, then checking them against College Board scoring guidelines. You can find practice prompts and study materials at [/ap-comp-gov/unit-5](/ap-comp-gov/unit-5).

### Where can I find AP Comp Gov Unit 5 practice questions?

You can find AP Comp Gov Unit 5 practice questions, including multiple-choice and practice test sets, at [/ap-comp-gov/unit-5](/ap-comp-gov/unit-5). The MCQ practice there covers all 9 topics, from globalization and economic liberalization to demographic change and natural resources. For the most targeted prep, look for questions that ask you to compare country responses or interpret data on economic development, since those formats mirror what shows up on the real exam.

### How should I study AP Comp Gov Unit 5?

Start by building a country-by-country chart for the six core countries covering their responses to globalization, economic liberalization policies, and demographic trends. That structure makes Unit 5 much more manageable because most questions ask you to compare or contrast countries. Here's a concrete plan:
- **Topics 5.1-5.3:** Understand how global economic forces create political pressure, and how countries respond differently based on their regime type.
- **Topics 5.4-5.5:** Know specific examples of economic liberalization (China's market reforms, Mexico's NAFTA participation) and how supranational organizations like the EU or IMF constrain or support national policy.
- **Topics 5.6-5.9:** Connect social policy adaptation, industrialization, demographic shifts, and natural resource wealth to political outcomes in specific countries. Since this unit is 16-24% of the exam, it's worth spending real time on FRQ practice using country examples. Find study materials and practice sets at [/ap-comp-gov/unit-5](/ap-comp-gov/unit-5).

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