U.S. Government - Foundations, Democracy & Politics
Purdue University via edX
- Provider
edX
- Cost
Free Online Course (Audit)
- Session
Self Paced
- Language
English
- Effort
2-3 hours a week
- Duration
6 weeks long
Overview
This course is an excellent introduction to the principles of American Government, the political institutions that make it work, and the policies that result. Learn about the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the branches of government, and the foundations of democracy in the United States.
In addition to lectures and in-depth readings and discussions, students will be shown C-SPAN video clips to illustrate U.S. Government processes. Students who take this course will be better prepared for the Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics examination.