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Political systems 101
How states are governed, compared without taking sides.
Political systems 101
How states are governed, compared without taking sides.
Level
Foundations
Who it is for
Everyone from about age 14: young people, adults, parents and newcomers. No prior knowledge is needed.
Format
Self-paced online, in plain language, with maps, figures, short quizzes and a discussion.
About 6 hours. Hours are an estimate.
What you will be able to do
- Describe the main forms of government and how power is divided.
- Explain what a constitution does.
- Compare two political systems using the same questions.
Modules
- States and governments. What a state is and who governs it.
- Constitutions. Rules about rules, and how they change.
- Elections and representation. Electoral systems compared.
- Comparing systems fairly. Questions, evidence and non-partisan language.
Assessment
A short check after each module, with feedback. Completion is recorded; it is not an accredited award.
Status
Draft outline for scholarly review. The lessons, readings and questions are in preparation. Completion is recorded; nothing is accredited.
This course is shared by IDCDC and KCO. Course codes: IDCDC-CIV-16 (IDCDC) and KCO-CIV-16 (KCO).