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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.

This course offers 1.0 CEUs upon successful completion. You may take this online course with or without CEU documentation. An online and hard-copy Certificate of Course Completion displaying your coursework and CEUs earned is included with the CEU Option. We also offer an expedited Transcript Service for sending your accomplishments to a third party.

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Course Lessons

Lesson 1- Introduction to American Government - The lesson will include why, when, and how the American Government came about.
Lesson 2- The Constitution - This lesson will cover the framework, the structure, and what the Constitution does for the individual.
Lesson 3 - The Legislative Branch - This lesson will cover the structure of the legislative branch. Topics will focus on the organization of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Lesson 4 - The Judiciary Branch - The organization of the federal courts and the state courts
Lesson 5 - The Executive Branch - This lesson will focus on the Executive Branch of Government highlighting the powers and duties of the president and the extensive executive departments.
Lesson 6- The Power of Public Opinion and the Mass Media - This lesson will include the influence and power of public opinion and the mass media on American government.
Lesson 7- Political Parties/ Interest Groups/ Voting and Elections - This lesson will cover the American political party system, interest groups, and the process of voting and elections.
Lesson 8- American Policies - This lesson will include American public policy, foreign policy and economic policy.
Bonus Material- American Government Symbols - This lesson will contain student submissions on American Government Symbols researched and recorded.

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The American Government was created to ensure the protection of civil liberties of all American citizens. The 8 lessons in this American Government review course will cover: 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 and
Lesson 8- American Policies.

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