Task+3+-+Introduction+to+American+Government

In this task, you will be exploring the six different elements traditionally studied in an introductory course on American Government. While you are going through this, I want you to keep in mind the role of the individual and his/her voice in government. You may want to consider the following questions as you go through each module.


 * How has the US Government been set up to respond to the voices of the individuals in society?
 * In what ways has the US Government been responsive to that voice and in what ways has that voice been silenced?
 * In what ways can individuals (citizens and non-citizens alike) enact change within the American society (through government and otherwise)?
 * Any other questions you have relating to how citizens can voice their opinions and enact change within American borders.

Module 1: Foundations of US Government Module 2: Political Opinions, Beliefs, and Behaviors Module 3: Political Parties, Interest Groups, and the Media Module 4: Institutions and the Policy Process Module 5: Public Policy Module 6: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights