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Ap comparative politics 202021 please note the class will be limited to 20 students this year. One point is earned for a correct description of an example of a regime change in the ap comparative and politics core countries since 1990. The ap comparative government and politics course focuses on the organization and interpretation of political processes and relationships. The 6 countries addressed in ap comparative government and politics will remain the same. Founded in 1900, the college board was created to expand access to higher education. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
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