Government & Politics
Government & Politics

In this course, Dr Andrew Blick (King’s College London) explores the similarities and differences between federalism in the United States and devolution in the United Kingdom. In the first module, we summarise the key characteristics of US...
4 lectures
0:27:37
Professor Andrew Blick
King's College London
Government & Politics

In this course, Professor John Kincaid (Lafayette College) explores the theory and practice of federalism in the United States. In the first module, we lay the groundwork for later modules by establishing just what we mean when we refer to...
6 lectures
0:59:26
Professor John Kincaid
Lafayette College
Government & Politics

In this course, Dr David Andersen analyses the US Presidency, focusing particularly on the President’s formal and informal powers. In the first module, Dr Andersen discusses the US Constitution and the Founding Fathers’ intentions in creating the...
6 lectures
1:04:50
Dr David Andersen
Durham University
Government & Politics

In this course, Dr David Andersen explores, explains and analyses the Electoral College and its role in US presidential elections. In the first module, we are introduced to the origins and design of the Electoral College, focusing in particular on...
4 lectures
0:36:55
Dr David Andersen
Durham University