A free online course that teaches you about the U.S. political system, including its structure and processes. This online diploma will explore the constitutional foundations of the American government and its participants, as well as the various processes. You will learn about the electoral process and how citizens learn about or participate in politics. You will understand the role of political parties and interest groups as you gain in-depth knowledge about political participation, the Congressional decision-making process, and political institutions.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 195846 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Diploma |
| Course Duration | 20-30 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Explain the development of the U.S. Constitution • Compare the Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the Constitution's ratification process • Describe the relationship between political socialization, public opinion, the media, and political participation • Indicate how public opinion polling influences electoral outcomes • Discuss the influence of interest groups and political parties on campaigns and elections • Summarize the functioning of the Electoral College in presidential elections • Describe the roles, functions, and structure of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches • Distinguish between civil rights and civil liberties and their impact on American politics • Define public policy and distinguish economic, domestic, and foreign policy |
| Course Code | 7407 |
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