REGIMES · AP Comparative Government
Run a regime. Win legitimacy — or lose the mandate.
AP Comparative Government & Politics as a strategy game. Build legitimacy, develop state capacity, and move your regime along the authoritarian↔democratic spectrum — grounded in the six core countries: UK, Russia, China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria.
How you win: Consolidate your regime — reach Stage 5 (a legitimate, durable government) with high legitimacy and strong institutions.