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American Government: Citizenship Prep Program 3/28-4/18/15

GOVERNMENT

This course provides an analysis of current political systems with emphasis on the United States. Focus is given to decision making and how it is effected under different ideologies, and how individual interests become positive or negative forces for group decisions at local, national, and international levels. This course explores the structure and dynamics of American national government, providing a broad-based introduction to the ideas and institutions that shape politics in the contemporary United States.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the historical and theoretical foundations of the American system of governing and how these relate to the contemporary social, economic and business environment;

• Understand decision- making processes in American government and how these relate to a social and business environment;

• Understand the structure of the three main branches of government, the policymakers who function in these structures, as well as the systems and policy-makers of local and state governments.

Instructor : Ahmed Syed
Dates : 03/28/15 to 04/18/15
Days : Sat
From : 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Fee : $ 199.00
Course Number : P150

Class is unavailable at this time please call 973-720-2354 for more information or other course options

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