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American Political System
Dublin City University - Full Curriculum Program
Dublin, Ireland
Dates: 1/5/22 - 4/25/22
American Political System
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Dublin City University
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Primary Subject Area: Political Science
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 100
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Prerequisites: This course is 100% continuous assessment. Timetables will match the non-continuous assessment module.
DESCRIPTION
To examine the key features of the contemporary US political system and to account for the development of the system over time. To investigate the context in which the US Constitution was established and to analyse the system of separation of powers and checks and balances. To identify the main political parties in the US, to consider their policies, and to account for their electoral success and failure. To evaluate interest group politics in the US and the role of lobbying