This is one of 4 American Government classes I offer:

You do not need to know anything about the U.S. government. These are also good for advanced English language learners to also learn about the United States and language specific to government.

You do not need to attend all 4 in order, but it is helpful to do so since the classes build on each other. Each class is offered more than one time during a week to give you the opportunity to catch all four classes.

What you will learn in these classes:

American Government 1: “How It’s Organized”
1. The four layers of U.S. government
2. The three branches of government
3. A very brief history
4. How the government is organized and a very brief function of each department

American Government 2: “How It Works”
1. How something becomes law.
2. How a law is tested.
3. How the government operates day-to-day.
4. Basic influences on the government.

American Government 3: “Shadow Organizations”
1. Political Parties
2. Lobbyists
3. Political Action Committees
4. Other Organizations/”Big Business”

American Government 4: “How To Get Involved”
1. Responsibilities of a U.S. Citizen
2. How to Register and Vote
3. What You Can Do Everyday
4. The Power of the Web