Government and Politics

Course summary

Government and Politics of the United Kingdom The nature and sources of the British Constitution, The structure and role of Parliament The Prime Minister and cabinet, The judiciary, Devolution, Elections and referendums, Political Parties, Pressure groups, The European Union Government and Politics of the United States The constitutional framework of US government, The legislative branch of government: Congress, The executive branch of government: President, The judicial branch of government, The electoral process and direct democracy, Political parties, Pressure groups, Civil rights