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Introduction to Political Studies
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Introduction to Political Studies

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Introduction to Political Studies

This free online political science course covers the principles and regulations governing politics and its subfields.
Political science is the study of politics from a scientific perspective. This course examines the fundamentals of democracy and participation. In addition, we will help you analyse how important elections ar... Political science is the study of politics from a scientific perspective. This course examines the fundamentals of democracy and participation. In addition, we will help you analyse how important elections are. We will explore political parties and pressure groups and learn the aims of the European Union. If you want to understand what defines a ‘pressure group’ or delve into economic, social and territorial cohesion, this course is for you.

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

  • Define ‘politics’ and explain how i...
  • Describe what constitutes democracy...
  • Discuss how to participate in elect...
  • Explain the functions of the Prime ...
  • Define ‘politics’ and explain how it can be compared to science
  • Describe what constitutes democracy and participation
  • Discuss how to participate in elections and referenda
  • Explain the functions of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet
  • Identify the nature of the senior judiciary
  • Outline why the UK Supreme Court was established
  • Analyse what multiculturalism is and how it is involved in politics
  • Define ‘anarchism’ and describe its contemporary role
  • Evaluate the basic pillars of ecology and why it is important in politics
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