In addition to applications in business, those who know American government can find themselves filling important roles in their local communities.  We live in a world where it’s important to understand the American government and see where it came from and how it has changed throughout the years.

Many of us have forgotten the details of how the American government works.  We learned it in high school and then promptly forgot about it.  However, this course is designed to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the government – learning about such things as the impact of mass media upon government, as well as how special interest groups can actually cause a policy change.

As yet another election cycle comes around, it’s perfect for you to brush up on your knowledge of the American government and apply that to your life.  While others might be reluctant to enter a conversation dealing with politics because of their lack of understanding of the subject, you’ll be able to voice your opinions in an intelligent, thoughtful, and historically correct manner – all of which will affect the way that you are viewed by those around you.

This course has been designed for those who wish to understand America’s current political system by exploring the foundation of the government.  The course is self-paced and is appropriate for all ages – whether you are a student being home schooled or you’re in college or you just want to enrich your own understanding of politics. 

Gone are the days when learning about government was dull and boring.  In this course, you will learn aspects of the American government that were never covered in your learning.  It is specifically designed to give you a broad understanding of how government works and to assist you in understanding the importance of each individual within the scope of the American government.

In this course, you’ll be exposed to the following:

·        The origins of the American government:  You’ll find out how this present government evolved from the original English colonies.

·        The structure of the Constitution:  In which you’ll see the care and understanding that the founding fathers put into this document, which has provided such an incredible foundation for today’s society.

·        How the Constitution applies to the individual:  You will understand what the Constitution means to the average citizen and learn how each of the various amendments works in our everyday lives.

·        The structure of the House of Representatives and the Senate:  Students will learn the differences between the House of Representatives and the Senate, and see how both are composed. 

·        The three branches of government:  You will learn the structures of the Legislative Branch, the Judicial Branch, and the Executive Branch – gaining an understanding of the three branches and how they interact with each other, working with a series of “checks and balances.”

·        The role in the political process of public opinion:  Students will understand how public opinion can be used within the political process.  You will see how mass media can be used to sway public opinion and how that can then influence the various branches of the government.

·        The role of special interest groups:  You will understand what special interest groups are, what functions they serve, and how they are a part of the governmental process. 

·        Understanding political parties:  Students will understand just what it is that makes up a political party and what the role of the individual is in the workings of the entire governmental process.

·        The voting process:  Students will examine the voting process and discover how it applies to their lives.  In addition, you will see the importance of each individual having and using their vote.

·        An introduction to American economic, foreign, and public policies:  Students will see how the role of American government affects things on a global level.