Georgia Government Exam

Armstrong Atlantic State University requires the Georgia Government Examination of students who seek to satisfy the degree requirement for U.S. and Georgia Government.

by transferring credit from a school outside the University System of Georgia or
by earning an acceptable score on either CLEP-American Government or AP-Government & Politics: U.S.

Passing the Georgia Government Examination alone is not sufficient to meet the degree requirements.

The Test

The Georgia Government Examination is a 20-item multiple choice test on the Constitution and politics of Georgia. The minimum passing score is 14 (70% of 20 items).

Test Fee

There is a test fee of $15 due for the administration of the exam.

Test Dates

The GA Government Exam is administered weekly by appointment. Call the Office of Student Affairs at 912.344.2582 to schedule a test time. Scheduling of this exam is based on available space. To ensure a testing slot, schedule the exam at least a week in advance.

Score Reporting

Approximately one week after the test, a report of your score will be mailed to you and to the Registrar of Armstrong Atlantic State University.

Retaking the Test

You may retake the Georgia Government Examination only once in any semester.

What to Study

Copies of Georgia State Politics: The Constitutional Foundation, Third Ed., by Allen and Saeger, are on reserve in the Lane Library and can be purchased at the Armstrong Bookstore.

Download the Study Guide

For more information, contact:
Coordinator of Testing Services
912.344.2582
Fax: 912.344.3475