About this XSeries
American politics has all the aspects of drama, but it has real meaning for people’s everyday lives. This introduction to the U.S. government will enable you to understand the origin of key narratives in U.S. political discourse and guide you through a complex system so that you can enable change in your communities.
What you'll learn
- Public policy in America
- The dynamics of American politics
- The inner workings of the three branches of the U.S. Federal Government
- The forces in American politics that shift the political landscape
- How early American politics informed the U.S. Constitution
What are the foundations of the U.S. political system? How do leading institutions such as the presidency and Congress operate? Where do public opinion, political parties, groups, and the media fit in? What explains America’s economic, social, and foreign policies? If exploring these questions interests you, then this series is for you.
You’ll examine the American political system, including its constitutional foundations and public policies. You’ll learn about U.S. institutions and U.S. political organizations while maintaining a perspective on the "big picture". What are the driving forces and persistent tendencies of American politics? Who governs America — how, when and why? Lectures highlight the main features of American politics and case studies will prompt you to think critically about what you have learned.
American politics has all the aspects of drama, but it has real meaning for people’s everyday lives. This introduction to the U.S. government will enable you to understand the origin of key narratives in U.S. political discourse and guide you through a complex system so that you can enable change in your communities.
What you'll learn
- Public policy in America
- The dynamics of American politics
- The inner workings of the three branches of the U.S. Federal Government
- The forces in American politics that shift the political landscape
- How early American politics informed the U.S. Constitution
| From | HarvardX, Harvard University via edX |
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| Hours | 64 |
| Instructor | Thomas E. Patterson |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Social Sciences Humanities |
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Associate Professor, Department of Politics $119k
Professor in International politics $125k
Visiting Professor, Department of Politics $126k
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Citizen Politics in America: Public Opinion, Elections, Interest Groups, and the Media Public opinion has a powerful yet inexact influence on elected officials. Politicians risk their careers if they ignore it, yet its power is not easy to capture nor quantify. This... edX | HarvardX, Harvard University |
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American Government: Constitutional Foundations “We the People” are the opening words of the U.S. Constitution, yet the original document did not give citizens much say in the election of their officials. Though some of those... edX | HarvardX, Harvard University |
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U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies (You were viewing this course) Public policy puts laws into action. The executive branch directs the combined activities of the federal government to address a multitude of problems, from the environment to the... edX | HarvardX, Harvard University |
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U.S. Political Institutions: Congress, Presidency, Courts, and Bureaucracy How do the three branches of government operate? How is power shared among Congress, the president, and the Supreme Court? What role is played by federal agencies that have no... edX | HarvardX, Harvard University |
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| From | HarvardX, Harvard University via edX |
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| Hours | 64 |
| Instructor | Thomas E. Patterson |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Social Sciences Humanities |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
American Apparel $51k
Assistant Editor, Almanac of American Politics $53k
News Reporter (Politics) $54k
Local News & Politics Editor $57k
Professor of International Politics $70k
Assistant Professor of American Government and Politics $98k
Head of Press, Politics & Public Affairs $103k
Associate Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Politics $115k
Associate Professor, Department of Politics $119k
Professor in International politics $125k
Visiting Professor, Department of Politics $126k
Professor, Department of Politics $128k
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