Overview
The topic is a survey of the origins, development, structure, and functions of American government. The goal is to make clear the ideas on which the political institutions of the United States rest and the degree to which those ideas and ideals are achieved or not. This includes evaluating the … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
- Understand the development, roles and responsibilities of the different institutions of U.S. government, and explain how these institutions work together to govern the nation
- Understand how the electoral system operates in the U.S. compared to other industrialised democracies and how its system affects politics and policymaking
- Examine the role of institutions, ideology, participation and special interests in politics and describe their importance and effects
- Develop students’ research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate understanding of the basis, structure, and evolution of the U.S. political system
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Demonstrate understanding of the roles of ideologies, institutions and processes in American government
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Critically analyse the role of participation in the American system (including voting, parties, media, and special interests)
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