American Politics

Topics Covered in This Course:

In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics: Politics: who gets what, when, and how. Political culture: ideas in conflict. The constitution: limiting governmental power. In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics: Federalism: dividing governmental power. Opinion and participation: thinking and acting in politics. Mass media: setting the political agenda. In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics: Political parties: organizing politics. Campaigns and elections: deciding who governs. Interest groups: getting their share and more. In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics: Congress: politics on capitol hill. The president: white house politics. The bureaucracy: bureaucratic politics. In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics: Courts: judicial politics. Politics and personal liberty. Politics and civil rights. Politics and the economy. Politics and social welfare. Politics and national security.