Regents Examination in United States History and Government

How many multiple choice questions are there on Part 1 of the Regents?

• 10

• 28

• 6

• 5

True or False: The MC questions are all document based.

• True

• False

What type of questions are included in Part 2 of the Regents Examination?

• Multiple-choice questions

• Short-essay questions

• True/false questions

• Fill-in-the-blank questions

How many sets of short-essay questions are there in Part 2?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the focus of the extended essay in Part 3?

• Historical events

• Constitutional and civic issues

• Scientific discoveries

• Literary analysis

How many short-response questions are included in Part 3?

• 1

• 2

• 6

• 5

How many paragraphs is the Civic Literacy Essay?

• 3

• 2

• 6

• 5

What is one of the tasks students must do in the essay for Part 3?

• Describe historical events

• Explain efforts by individuals or groups

• Solve mathematical problems

• Write a poem

In Part 2, what do students need to analyze in SET 2?

• Historical context

• Audience, purpose, or bias

• Scientific data

• Literary themes

What is the purpose of the Regents Examination in United States History and Government?

• To test mathematical skills

• To assess knowledge of U.S. history and government

• To evaluate scientific understanding

• To measure artistic ability