Understanding the US Government

by Jennifer Nicoll Victor

Streaming video, 2020

Status

Available

Collection

Publication

Great Courses (2020), 251 pages, 24 lectures, 30 minutes each

Description

By gaining a clear grasp of political institutions, they are better equipped to engage with government and politics. In this course, explore essential topics such as how the federal bureaucracy is organized, the intricacies of Congress and the legislature, the operations of the Supreme Court, the challenge of campaign finance, the media and politics, and America's deep political polarization.

Language

Original language

English

Local notes

[01] Why Have Government? [02] The Framework of US Federalism [03] Civil Liberties: Freedoms from Government [04] Civil Rights: Fairness under Government [05] How a Bill Becomes a Law [06] Why Congress Is Such a Puzzle [07] How Congressional Elections Work [08] The Powers of the Presidency [09] How Presidential Elections Work [10] A Road Map of the Federal Bureaucracy [11] How the Judicial Branch Works [12] Where the Supreme Court Meets Politics [13] The Challenges of Polling Public Opinion [14] How Political Parties Organize Democracy [15] How Americans Became So Polarized [16] The Fundamentals of Elections and Voting [17] How Does American Democracy Work? [18] The Ins and Outs of Campaign Finance [19] The Pros and Cons of Organized Interests [20] Politics and the Media [21] How Government Affects the Economy [22] How the US Social Safety Net Works [23] The Major Shifts in American Foreign Policy [24] The Changing State of American Democracy
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