A free online course that teaches you about the U.S. political system, including its structure and processes.

The American system of government has multiple actors and agencies. This exhaustive course will help you learn about the critical components that shape American politics. It will highlight how the American government frames or influences the freedoms and rights of its citizens. You will begin with the core concepts and the theoretical underpinnings, where you will learn about the American Constitution, its political culture, and federalism.

Next, you will get acquainted with American citizens' political participation processes. How are public opinions shaped and shared? What has been and is the role of mass media in shaping these opinions currently? These questions and more will be clarified as you progress through the course. You will learn about the institutions, the bureaucracy, interest groups, and other political organizations that impact the political and electoral landscape.

Finally, the U.S. social, economic, and foreign policies will be simplified to help you understand how the constitutional principles, politics, and institutions shape them. This course will be helpful for any student of political science and history. Those interested in American politics will also find this course interesting as it will help you understand the functioning of its institutions and government. Enrol in this course today.