American political institutions

City Lit

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Description

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    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This four-week interactive lecture-based course examines the US political system from its inception to today – reviewnig its structure and constituent parts.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

- Describe the formation of government in the U.S.A.
- Identify the three branches of government and what the 'Separation of Powers' means
- Understand the issues raised in the 2014 mid-term elections and how they might effect the next presidential election
- Discuss the relationship between state level government and the federal level government.

No additional costs. If you would like to take any notes, do bring some pen and paper with you to class.

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Subjects

  • Political Institutions
  • Executive
  • Government

Course programme

- The origins of U.S. government and American democracy
- The three branches of government and Separation of Powers
- Federal vs State government powers
- Voting system and role of the Electoral College; recall and referendums
- Current issues: eg health-care debate.

The class will be delivered through a presentation, accompanied by PowerPoint slides. We will use a variety maps, images, video and text throughout the sessions.

Additional information

For other American history and politics courses that may be of interest to you see the City Lit website: General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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