{"id":22777,"date":"2016-05-04T18:04:29","date_gmt":"2016-05-04T18:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=22777"},"modified":"2026-03-16T15:46:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T20:46:59","slug":"political-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/mttc\/political-science\/","title":{"rendered":"MTTC Political Science (010) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Political Science test is required of all teacher candidates wishing to teach political science in the state of Michigan.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free MTTC Political Science practice test, and check out our premium-quality MTTC test prep resources by clicking the links below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/mttc\/political-science.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'MTTCPhysicalEd Guide Click']);\">MTTC Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/mttc\/political-science.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'MTTCPhysicalEd Flashcard Click']);\">MTTC Flashcards<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/mttc\/\">Other MTTC Tests<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"MTTC_Political_Science_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>MTTC Political Science Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The MTTC Political Science exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is split into four subareas.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"I_Political_Science_Concepts_and_Skills_(15%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>I. Political Science Concepts and Skills (15%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Political science terms and concepts<\/li>\n<li>Different forms of contemporary and historical government<\/li>\n<li>Conducting political science research<\/li>\n<li>Analyzing and interpreting political science information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"II_Foundations_and_Operation_of_Government_in_the_United_States_(40%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>II. Foundations and Operation of Government in the United States (40%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fundamental principles of the US government<\/li>\n<li>The principles and operation of the US legal system<\/li>\n<li>Local and state government<\/li>\n<li>The organization, operation, and functions of local and state government in Michigan<\/li>\n<li>International relations<\/li>\n<li>The formation and execution of US foreign policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"III_The_Political_Process_and_US_Citizenship_(15%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>III. The Political Process and US Citizenship (15%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Political parties in the US<\/li>\n<li>The electoral process in the US<\/li>\n<li>The rights and responsibilities of US citizenship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"IV_Interdisciplinary_Perspectives_(30%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>IV. Interdisciplinary Perspectives (30%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The relationship between history and political science<\/li>\n<li>The relationships between geography and political science<\/li>\n<li>The relationship between economics and political science<\/li>\n<li>Core democratic values<\/li>\n<li>The rights and responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic society<\/li>\n<li>Analyzing public policy questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's MTTC Political Science Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/mttc\/political-science.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/mttc\/political-science.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/mttcpolsci.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register for the MTTC Political Science exam, you must create an online NES account via their website. You can register for the exam and schedule an exam date through this account. When you register, you will need to pay the $129 examination fee.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>You should arrive at the testing center approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled exam time, which will allow time for the check-in process to take place. Once you arrive, you will be asked to present one form of valid, government-issued photo ID. If you forget to bring your ID or your ID is invalid, you will not be able to take the exam.<\/p>\n<p>After the check-in process, you will be asked to leave all personal items in a secure locker outside the testing area. This includes your cell phone, wallet, keys, and any smoking\/vaping devices. If you wear eyeglasses, they will be inspected by a testing center agent before you enter the testing room.<\/p>\n<p>Once you enter the testing room, you will be asked to sign an NDA, and you will be given a brief tutorial on the computer-adaptive testing system. Once the tutorial is complete, the exam will begin.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_Exam_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>Your MTTC Political Science score is reported within the range of 100-300 and is based on your performance on all sections of the test. To pass the exam, you must achieve a scaled score of 220.<\/p>\n<p>You should receive your test results roughly 2-4 weeks after taking the exam. When you receive your score report, you will see your total score, your pass\/fail status, and your scores for each subarea of the test.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's MTTC Political Science Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/mttc\/political-science.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/mttc\/political-science.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/mttcpolsciflash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the MTTC Political Science exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 100 multiple-choice questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the MTTC Political Science exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for the exam is 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the MTTC Political Science exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>To pass the exam, you must achieve a scaled score of at least 220.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the MTTC Political Science exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee is $129.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Eric Richter.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Eric-Richter-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Eric Richter<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Eric is the Product Development Manager responsible for developing and updating the Mometrix Teacher Certification and K-12 products. 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