363 practice flashcards covering constitutional foundations, federal institutions, civil liberties, political parties, and political behavior. One 90-minute exam earns 3 college credits. Our students pass at 88%.
We track our results. Out of 1,248 students who submitted their American Government CLEP scores, 1,094 passed. That is an 88% success rate built on focused, exam-specific preparation.
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Our 363 flashcards are structured to match the five topic areas the CLEP exam actually tests: constitutional foundations, institutions, courts and civil liberties, political parties, and political beliefs and behavior.
American Government is not just names and dates. The exam tests how and why the system works. Our flashcards explain the logic behind constitutional structures, court decisions, and electoral behavior so the answers make sense.
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American Government is one of the most commonly required CLEP exams for degree programs. It is also a great fit for military students who already have real-world experience with government institutions.
Our students pass American Government at 88%. Start studying with InstantCert and earn your 3 credits in weeks, not months.
Get Instant Access for $20/MonthThe American Government CLEP has 100 questions in 90 minutes across five major content areas. Our 363 flashcards prepare you for all of them:
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Not necessarily. Most Americans have a general familiarity with how the government works from high school civics and daily life. That foundation helps. Our flashcards build on what you already know and fill in the specific content the CLEP exam actually tests, which goes deeper than basic civics but does not require a political science background.
It is moderately challenging. The exam goes beyond simple facts to test understanding of how government systems work, constitutional principles, and the logic behind political institutions. That said, 88% of our students pass it, which reflects that focused preparation with good study materials makes a real difference.
Most colleges require a scaled score of 50 to award credit. Some schools set the bar at 55 or 60. Check your school's specific CLEP policy before you test. Your score is displayed on screen immediately after you finish the exam.
ACE recommends 3 semester hours for passing the American Government CLEP. Most colleges follow this recommendation and apply the credit toward a social science or political science general education requirement. Check with your registrar for your school's specific policy.
The exam has 100 multiple-choice questions and you have 90 minutes to complete it. That is 54 seconds per question. There is no penalty for guessing, so answer every question. The exam is computer-based and available at over 1,700 testing centers nationwide.
Yes. The American Government CLEP is widely accepted at institutions that participate in military tuition assistance and veterans education programs. Check with your specific institution for credit transfer policies. The College Board's My Credit Transfer tool can help you look up individual school policies.
No. Your $20/month subscription gives you access to all 60+ study guides for CLEP, DSST, and TECEP exams. Many members pass multiple exams in a single month and earn a semester's worth of credit for just $20.
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| Subject | Exam Type | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| American Government | CLEP | 363 |
| U.S. History I: Early Colonization to 1877 | CLEP | 355 |
| U.S. History II: 1865 to the Present | CLEP | 520 |
| Introductory Sociology | CLEP | 165 |
| Introductory Psychology | CLEP | 345 |
| Human Growth and Development | CLEP | 345 |
| Humanities | CLEP | 515 |
| Biology | CLEP | 880+ |
| College Mathematics | CLEP | 590+ |
| Principles of Management | CLEP | 319 |
| Civil War and Reconstruction | DSST | 318 |
| A History of the Vietnam War | DSST | 298 |
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