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Course Description
Do you need to brush-up your knowledge of the American political system? Have you forgotten or feel slightly 'hazy' about the structure of the American government, the details of the Constitution or the exact division of the three branches of government (and exactly what are those three divisions)? Are you interested in discovering how our current political parties were formed or the impact of public opinion, mass media and special interests groups on today's American policies? If you answered "yes" to these questions, this online course can be your ideal learning resource.
Written with the belief that understanding the foundations of the America system of government is necessary to fully comprehend America's current political system, this self-paced course is appropriate for learners of any age (homeschoolers, high schoolers, college students or just inquisitive people). Our easy-to-understand online format is perfect for those seeking review, extra tutoring, test prep or general educational enhancement.
Course Requirements
This course will not require you to have previous experience in any particular area but you should have a high school reading level. No books will be required.
Course Goals
- Why, when, and how the American Government was established
- The structure of the Constitution
- Constitutional meaning to the individual
- The structure of the Legislative Branch
- The organization of the House of Representatives
- The organization of the Senate
- The structure and organization of the Judiciary Branch
- The organization of the state courts
- The organization of the federal courts
- The organization and structure of the Executive Branch
- The role in the political process of public opinion
- The role in the political process of the mass media.
- The role in the political system of Interest Groups
- The role in the political system of Political Parties
- The process of voting and elections
- Introduction to American Economic, Foreign, and public policies
Course Materials
All course material will be provided in the lessons and netlinks. There are no required materials to purchase before taking the class
Grading Policy
Each lesson will include a lesson review quiz along with one or two assignments. Students will successfully complete this course with 70% or better.
Course Outline
Lesson 1- Introduction to American Government
Lesson 2- The Constitution
Lesson 3- The Three Branches of Government: Legislative Branch
Lesson 4- The Three Branches of Government: The Judiciary Branch
Lesson 5: The Three Branches of Government: The Executive Branch
Lesson 6- The Power of Public Opinion and the Mass Media
Lesson 7- Political Parties/ Interest Groups/ Voting and Elections
Lesson 8- American Policies
