3 Units
American Politics
FRAMEWORK FOR DEMOCRACY
FRAMEWORK FOR DEMOCRACY is a one-semester government survey course that will explain the nature and scope of the purpose, the structure, and the organization of the national government. The series will explore contemporary issues through interviews with national experts and a variety of political figures and documentary footage. Topics include diversity, crime and pollution problem solving, food safety, and flight safety. Students will acquire an understanding of problems solved through intergovernmental relations in the system of federalism, and develop knowledge about the potential for individual involvement in the political community
It has 26 episodes, broadcasted by KVCR-TV, REPEATED on Fridays from
1:00-2:00 p.m. on the following dates:
The American Experiment
The Living Constitution
Federalism
Civil Liberties-Freedom of Expression and the Right of Privacy
Civil Liberties; Rights of the Accused
Struggle for Equality
Public Opinion and Political Socialization
Voting and Political Participation
Political Parties
Candidates and Campaigns
Interest Groups
The News Media
Congress - Part I
Congress - Part II
The Presidency - Part I
The Presidency - Part II
The Bureaucracy - Part I
The Bureaucracy - Part II
The Judiciary - Part I
The Judiciary - Part II
Economic Policy
Social Welfare and Education Policy
Health and Environmental Policy
Foreign Policy
Defense Policy
9/12/2003
9/19/2003
9/19/2003
9/26/2003
9/26/2003
10/3/2003
10/3/2003
10/10/2003
10/10/2003
10/17/2003
10/17/2003
10/24/2003
10/24/2003
10/31/2003
10/31/2003
11/7/2003
11/7/2003
11/14/2003
11/14/2003
11/21/2003
11/21/2003
11/28/2003
11/28/2003
12/5/2003
12/5/2003
