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Global Civics Academy’s Intro to Comparative Government & Politics is perfect for everyone, from AP® CompGov students to lifelong learners, who want to develop a deeper understanding of the wide range of approaches to government and politics seen in our world.
Topics Covered in the Course Include:
The “nuts & bolts” concepts at the heart of comparative government, including power, authority, nation, state, and sovereignty.
An exploration of the importance & limits of political ideology, including close looks at communism, socialism, liberalism, conservatism & fascism.
The immense importance of the “ideal” of democracy & the range of electoral systems seen in our world.
The purposes & organization of government.
The intricate interactions between government and the rest of society.
An exploration of the application of all these ideas in the real world, using China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and the United Kingdom as our primary examples.
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The perfect course for everyone who wants to develop a deeper understanding of the workings of government & politics in the United States, from AP® USGov students to lifelong learners.
Initially created for international students who were preparing for the AP® United States Government and Politics exam, this course is for anyone who wants to develop a better understanding of the history that led to the creation of the U.S. system of government.
It's great when kids can define terms like "checks and balances" and "separation of powers." It's even better when they really understand what they mean and why they matter. This course will help them do just that.
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We especially recommend checking out Politics & You, our free course, which provides a rare opportunity to slow down and deeply consider the wide range of political ideas and ideals seen in this world.
Decades of experience teaching exceptionally talented high school students have led to the creation of expertly crafted, self-paced government and politics courses for everyone, from AP® students prepping for government and politics classes and exams to lifelong learners.
Global Civics Academy’s premium courses aren’t just about filling your head with knowledge and trivia. Having knowledge can prepare you to be a contestant on Jeopardy, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, or another game show, and it might help you secure a “5” on an AP® exam, too, but developing a true understanding of our world and its politics won’t only help you succeed on a quiz show or an AP® exam; it’s almost guaranteed to help you better appreciate the complexities and nuances of the forces that shape our societies and our world so you can navigate life on this planet more effectively.
And Even More To Come in 2027 and Beyond