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U.S. Government and Politics by CrashCourse

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Overview

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In 50 videos, Craig Benzine (aka WeezyWaiter) teaches you U.S. government and politics! The course is based on the 2014 AP U.S. Government and Politics curriculum. By the end of this learning playlist, you will be able to:

  • Become a more engaged and active citizen
  • Understand how the US government works and how you can make it better for you and your community
  • Explain the differences between the three branches of government
  • Describe how political ideology, parties, and media influence elections and public policy
  • Identify the limitations of democracy and the U.S. political system

Syllabus

Introduction: Crash Course U.S. Government and Politics.
The Bicameral Congress: Crash Course Government and Politics #2.
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances: Crash Course Government and Politics #3.
Federalism: Crash Course Government and Politics #4.
Constitutional Compromises: Crash Course Government and Politics #5.
Congressional Elections: Crash Course Government and Politics #6.
Congressional Committees: Crash Course Government and Politics #7.
Congressional Leadership: Crash Course Government and Politics #8.
How a Bill Becomes a Law: Crash Course Government and Politics #9.
Congressional Decisions: Crash Course Government and Politics #10.
Presidential Power: Crash Course Government and Politics #11.
Presidential Powers 2: Crash Course Government and Politics #12.
Congressional Delegation: Crash Course Government and Politics #13.
How Presidents Govern: Crash Course Government and Politics #14.
Bureaucracy Basics: Crash Course Government and Politics #15.
Types of Bureaucracies: Crash Course Government and Politics #16.
Controlling Bureaucracies: Crash Course Government and Politics #17.
Legal System Basics: Crash Course Government and Politics #18.
Structure of the Court System: Crash Course Government and Politics #19.
Supreme Court of the United States Procedures: Crash Course Government and Politics #20.
Judicial Review: Crash Course Government and Politics #21.
Judicial Decisions: Crash Course Government and Politics #22.
Civil Rights & Liberties: Crash Course Government #23.
Freedom of Religion: Crash Course Government and Politics #24.
Freedom of Speech: Crash Course Government and Politics #25.
Freedom of the Press: Crash Course Government and Politics #26.
Search and Seizure: Crash Course Government and Politics #27.
Due Process of Law: Crash Course Government and Politics #28.
Equal Protection: Crash Course Government and Politics #29.
Sex Discrimination: Crash Course Government and Politics #30.
Discrimination: Crash Course Government and Politics #31.
Affirmative Action: Crash Course Government and Politics #32.
Public Opinion: Crash Course Government and Politics #33.
Shaping Public Opinion: Crash Course Government and Politics #34.
Political Ideology: Crash Course Government and Politics #35.
Election Basics: Crash Course Government and Politics #36.
Gerrymandering: Crash Course Government and Politics #37.
How Voters Decide: Crash Course Government and Politics #38.
Political Campaigns: Crash Course Government and Politics #39.
Political Parties: Crash Course Government and Politics #40.
Party Systems: Crash Course Government and Politics #41.
Interest Groups: Crash Course Government and Politics #42.
Interest Group Formation: Crash Course Government and Politics #43.
Media Institution: Crash Course Government and Politics #44.
Media Regulation: Crash Course Government and Politics #45.
Market Economy: Crash Course Government and Politics #46.
Government Regulation: Crash Course Government and Politics #47.
Monetary and Fiscal Policy: Crash Course Government and Politics #48.
Social Policy: Crash Course Government and Politics #49.
Foreign Policy: Crash Course Government and Politics #50.

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    Samir Hasmukhlal Manavadariya
    very good ,clear concept,i learn so many things,my knowledge and information i can increase,i will try to suggest my friend to this course

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