US Political Institutions: Congress, Presidency, Courts
This course is part of U.S. Government Comprehensive Course.
Dive deep into the American political system examining how Congress, the Presidency, Courts, and bureaucracy interact and share power. Learn about constituency influence, political polarization, presidential powers, and judicial decision-making through real-world case studies.
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What you'll learn
Understand how constituent interests influence Congressional decisions
Analyze causes and effects of political polarization in Congress
Examine presidential powers in domestic and foreign policy contexts
Evaluate the role of federal agencies in policy implementation
Understand Supreme Court's influence on American democracy
Analyze the separation of powers among government branches
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course examines the complex interactions between the three branches of US government and the federal bureaucracy. Students learn how constituencies influence Congressional behavior, what drives political polarization, how presidential power varies between domestic and foreign policy, and the role of the Supreme Court in democratic governance. Through case studies including the 2013 government shutdown, the 2003 Iraq War decision, and landmark Supreme Court cases, students gain practical understanding of how American political institutions function and interact.
Congress & Constituency
Module 1
Congress & Party
Module 2
Presidents & Domestic Policy
Module 3
Presidents & Foreign Policy
Module 4
Federal Bureaucracy
Module 5
Judiciary & Supreme Court
Module 6
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: U.S. Government Comprehensive Course
Instructor
Thomas E. Patterson
8 Courses
Leading Authority on Media, Politics, and Public Opinion
Thomas E. Patterson, the Bradlee Professor of Government and the Press at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, is a renowned expert in civic engagement, communications, democracy, elections, media, and political campaigns. He is celebrated for major works such as Informing the News, The Vanishing Voter, Out of Order, The Mass Media Election, and The Unseeing Eye—books that have received major awards and recognition for their impact on the study of journalism, electoral participation, and the media’s influence on politics. Patterson, who holds a PhD from the University of Minnesota, has published widely in both academic and popular outlets and continues to advance knowledge through highly regarded courses on topics including American government, public policy, political institutions, and public opinion
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