Government and Public Planning

Topics Covered in This Course:

In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics: Constitutional democracy The living constitution In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics: American federalism Political culture and ideology In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics: The american political landscape Interest groups: the politics of influence In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics: Political parties: essential to democracy Public opinion, participation, and voting In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics: Campaigns and elections: democracy in action The media and american politics Congress: the people's branch The presidency: the leadership branch The federal administrative system: executing the laws The judiciary: the balancing branch First amendment freedoms Rights to life, liberty, and property Equal rights under the law