"Lights, Camera, Action."..Prepare to study the intricacies of the American Political Culture. The script is written and the actors participate daily in the drama of American politics. Students will be "on location" to delve into primary source documents. They will go behind the scenes with stars such as the President, Congress men and women, and Supreme Court Justices. Students will research the roles of the media, political parties, interest groups, states, candidates, bureaucracy, and the public in the governmental process. Finally, students will witness the large- scale production of policy building in the areas of economic/social policy, foreign policy and public administration.
Topics include:
- constitutional theories forming the basis of government
- political beliefs and behaviors
- political parties, interest groups, and the mass media
- the Congress, presidency, bureaucracy, and Federal court system
- public policy
- civil rights and civil liberties
This course gives students an analytical perspective on American government and politics that prepares them to take the AP US Government and Politics exam.
Study materials (e-books, DiscoveryEducation, etc. ...) for FLVS Global courses are INCLUDED in the price of the course.