3.2.1 Government and politics of the USA
Government and politics of the USA is divided into eight sections. Each has a particular focus but their interrelationships must be understood to appreciate the complexities of the system.
- 3.2.1.1 The constitutional framework of US government
- 3.2.1.2 The legislative branch of government: Congress
- 3.2.1.3 The executive branch of government: President
- 3.2.1.4 The judicial branch of government
- 3.2.1.5 The electoral process and direct democracy
- 3.2.1.6 Political parties (US)
- 3.2.1.7 Pressure groups
- 3.2.1.8 Civil rights
3.2.2 Comparative politics
Students should use the following three theoretical approaches to make a comparative study of the government and politics of the UK and the USA, analysing and explaining similarities and differences between them.
- structural
- rational
- cultural.
- 3.2.2.1 Constitutional arrangements
- 3.2.2.2 The executives
- 3.2.2.3 The judiciaries
- 3.2.2.4 Electoral and party systems
- 3.2.2.5 Pressure groups
- 3.2.2.6 Civil Rights