American Government CLEP

Social Sciences CLEP American Government CLEP

POLSC232: American Government
By Saylor.org
Open Courseware
On-demand/Self-paced

American Government belongs to the Saylor.org CLEP® PREP Program. In taking this version of POLSC232, you will master the subject of American Government and Politics. This course is also designed to prepare you to take the CLEP exam in American Government.


Syllabus

American Government
By Harvard University via edX
Scheduled MOOC
Workload: 48 hours

This course is an introduction to the U.S. government that draws on political science and cases—such as the Iraq invasion and health care reform—to explain how the U.S. government system works. No previous study of American politics needed.

What you'll learn

  • Knowledge of the U.S. government
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Ethics and citizenship
  • Capacity to synthesize

American Democracy and Citizenship
By Missouri State University via iTunes U
32 lecture podcasts


This course provides introductions to the institutions and constitutional frameworks of both the state of Missouri and the United States.
As part of Missouri State University’s general education program and public affairs mission, this course focuses on the structures, processes, and outcomes of government institutions, as well as the rights, roles, and obligations of citizens in a democratic society.
Awareness of the “public” dimensions of life are increased while students are encouraged to develop a broader understanding of culture and society. The influence of institutions and political values are traced.
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