TOPICS
You can find below a growing selection of short, nonpartisan courses on a variety of topics that are relevant to our political system. All have been reviewed by at least one expert from the right and at least one from the left.
America: Republic or Democracy?
Is the US system of government a democracy or a republic? What is the value of our system of government? What kinds of government systems do other countries have?
Read online:
6 lessons
Approx. 5.5 minutes each
Daily emails:
3 days
Approx. 11 minutes per day
Democracy is Precious
Why is our Republic, even with its faults, worth protecting and improving? Compare non-democratic and illiberal systems of government with our system.Â
Read online:
3 lessons
Approx. 10 minutes each
What Should Governments Do For Us?​​
Get an overview of what most governments typically do, with links to comparative data around the world.
Read online:
1 lesson
Approx. 13 minutes
Fear & Fear-mongering
Fear-mongering is used a lot these days. Learn how detect it and how to handle it.
Read online:
4 lessons
Approx. 5 minutes each
Daily emails:
3 days
Approx. 6 minutes per day
Political Trust & Distrust​
Who can we trust to make decisions about policy priorities? Is there a trustworthy system for choosing our leaders, policies, and projects?
Read online:
8 lessons
Approx. 17 minutes each
Trust and the Presidency
How did the framer’s trust and distrust shape their views on the presidency? What does the Constitution say about what presidents must and must not do? How do things work now?
Read online:
7 lessons
Approx. 35 minutes each
Federalism: Why & How​
What is federalism? Why and how did the framers invent a federal system? How has American federalism changed over time? What are some pros and cons of American federalism?
Read online:
4 lessons
Approx. 23 minutes each
Daily emails:
4 days
Approx. 23 minutes per day
An Introduction to the U.S. Congress​
This course focuses on why we need a Congress and why it is set up as it is. We will also explore how Congress is empowered and limited by the Constitution and how it interacts with the other parts of our government.
Read online:
4 lessons
Approx. 23 minutes each
Daily emails:
4 days
Approx. 23 minutes per day
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