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American Government


Language: English Description: The United States government offers a case study in revolution, emerging democracy, global politics, civil rights, capitalism and civics. This course, offered by our accredited school partners, introduces students to the fundamentals of American government and politics focusing on the historical evolution of government and policies, the major institutions, and the major processes. This courses offers students a chance to study the origins, development, structure and function of American government, its predecessors and unique characteristics, projected potential and possible limits. Throughout the course, students will evaluate the various characteristics unique to American government through the critical lens of history and current international developments with a constant eye toward future limitations or promises still to be met. The great experiment that is American democracy and government covers fundamental lessons in constitutionalism, federalism, checks and balances, bureaucracy, civil rights and civil liberties as well as the importance and effects of political participation and behavior as it impacts policy formation. All of these concepts combine to produce one of the most unique government institutions in the world and a comprehensive understanding of its inner workings, strengths and limitations ensures students will gain a educated and informed view of American government as a whole and as compared with other governments around the world. Course goals include developing an interest in and understanding of today’s government, policy development, and politics as well as developing critical thinking and information-literacy skills in the areas of government and politics. Topics include the Constitution, federalism, civil rights and civil liberties, the structure and processes of the three branches of government, political socialization, interest groups and public opinion, political parties and the election process, as well as basic U.S social, economic, and foreign policy. Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today! Instructor Description: This class supported by an Educational Mentor. Educational mentors have worked or are working in the subject they mentor. Educational Mentors review student work, student progress, and interact with students as needed. They respond to any questions or concerns you might have, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed. Requirements This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials. Show Syllabus Hide Syllabus Lesson 1 American Government Module 1 Communication and the Structure of Power • Communication, Information, and the Media • New and Social Media • News • Opinion • Commentary • Media Influences on Politics, Government, and Public Policies • The First American Political System • Creating and Ratifying the Constitution • Constitutional Principles and Provisions American Government Module 2 Federalism • Federalism as a Structure of Power • National Powers • States’ Responsibilities to Each Other • States’ Rights • The Meanings of Federalism • Why Federalism Works • Dual Federalism American Government Module 3 Civil Liberties and Civil Rights • The Bill of Rights • Religion, Speech, the Press • Assembly and Petition • Arms • Searches and Seizures • Civil War Amendments and African Americans • Women • Latins, Asian Americans, Native Americans • Lesbians, Gay Men, Transgender People • The Disabled American Government Module 4 Political Culture and Opinion • Political Culture • Rituals, Traditions, and Symbols • Subcultures • Political Socialization • What is Public Opinion? • Democracy and Public Opinion • Polling the Public American Government Module 5 Voting, Social Movements, and Interest Groups • What is Political Participation? • Why People Participate • Who Participates and Who Does Not • Social Movements • The Interest Group System • Lobbying American Government Module 6 Political Parties, Campaigns, and Elections • History of American Political Parties • Political Parties Today • Party Organization • Party in Government • Party Identification • Minor Parties • Election Campaigns • Media and Election Campaigns American Government Module 7 Congress • The Powers of Congress Including Impeachment • A Bicameral Legislative Branch • Parties in Congress • House Leadership • Senate Leadership • Committees • The Legislative Process • Members of Congress American Government Module 8 The Presidency • The Powers of the President • The Presidency in the Constitution • Congressional Limitations • Judicial Limitations • The Vice Presidency • Organizing the Presidency • How Presidents Try to Get Things Done American Government Module 9 The Bureaucracy • Bureaucracy in the Media • Evolution of the Federal Bureaucracy • The Variety of Agencies • Policymaking • Power • Accountability American Government Module 10 Courts, Policymaking, and Domestic Policies • The U.S. Legal System • Power of the U.S. Supreme Court • Selecting Federal Judges • The U.S. Economy • Making Public Policies • Major Domestic Policies • Coronavirus, COVID-19 Pandemic American Government Module 11 Foreign and National Security Policies • The Executive Branch • Influence from Congress and Outside Government • The Major Foreign and National Security Policies • George W. Bush Administration • President Obama and President Trump Hide Syllabus
Course ID/# : 1347/2810263
Tuition: $695.00

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