
Understanding the US Government
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Narrated by:
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Professor Jennifer Nicoll Victor
Whether we participate or not, government plays a deeply fundamental role in how we live. By gaining a clear grasp of political institutions, we’re better equipped to engage with government and politics; to be discerning consumers of news, media, and public opinion; and to grasp the deeper content and meaning of the legislation and policies we live with.
In these 24 refreshingly balanced lectures, Professor Victor presents a comprehensive examination of American politics in which she demystifies its many puzzles and offers a nonpartisan look at the outcomes it produces. You’ll delve into essential topics such as:
- How the federal bureaucracy is organized. Learn how our bureaucracy breaks down into the 15 cabinet departments, the many independent governmental agencies, and the government corporations;
- Intricacies of Congress and the legislature. Across three lectures, study how the House and Senate function and interact, how congressional bills are passed, and how congressional elections operate;
- The politics of the Supreme Court. Investigate outside influences on the Court’s rulings, take account of judicial ideology within the Court, and witness the political and policy effects of the Court’s actions;
- The challenge of campaign finance. Observe how organized interests maneuver around campaign finance laws, ensuring that a small group of people finance most of what happens during our elections;
- Politics and the media. Track the phenomenon of political media as both information and entertainment, and grasp how our media environment is ripe for misinformation and conspiracy theories;
- America’s deep political polarization. Take a rigorous look at how the United States has become more politically polarized than at any time in the past 140 years.
In Understanding the US Government, you’ll gain valuable insights for assessing the policies coming out of Washington, the news, the media, and the ongoing political dialogue that moves our democracy and shapes the actions of the United States on the world stage.
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Essential
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Could be better.
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Lives up to title.
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This book covers:
The U.S. Government framework
Civil Liberties
Bills turning into Laws
Congressional Elections
Presidency Power
Government Bureaucracy
The Supreme Court
Elections and Voting
Government Affecting Economy
Financial Safety Nets
Foreign Policies
American Democracy
The writer/speaker was quite articulate and had a notable understanding of the topic. Just disappointed in her politics getting involved.
Tactful Progressive Bias
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Good Attempt to Appear Unbiased
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Great for beginners
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Therefore, I have been inspired to do some thing for my country. Something has to be done about democracy before it is too late the freedom of America must stand.
Long story short, if you want a different angle on the US government and how it works. I definitely recommend you give this course a listen to. It is without a doubt inspiring.
Another interesting book on the US government
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Too much personal bias
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Good info overall but biased in places
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excellent
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