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PLAN DE APRENDIZAJE

US Politics

This learning plan provides essential knowledge for anyone seeking to understand how American democracy actually works beyond news headlines and partisan talking points. It's ideal for engaged citizens, students, professionals working in policy or government, and anyone who wants to participate more meaningfully in civic life by understanding both the constitutional foundations and contemporary challenges facing US political institutions.

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12 cursosActualizado 11 days ago
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Cómo Se Creó Este Plan de Aprendizaje

Este plan fue creado por la IA propietaria de BeFreed para ayudarte a aprender US Politics con facilidad. Está curado a partir de una investigación profunda sobre el tema y estructurado en torno a los viajes de aprendizaje más efectivos probados por los usuarios de BeFreed.

Cada episodio ofrece lecciones breves y de alto impacto destiladas de fuentes de primera clase: libros bestseller, artículos de investigación y conocimientos de expertos. Juntos, forman un camino sofisticado pero accesible para dominar US Politics.

Lo que Aprenderás

  • Master the constitutional architecture and founding principles that established American democracy's core framework
  • Understand how the three branches of government operate in practice, including the real-world dynamics of presidential power, congressional processes, and Supreme Court decision-making
  • Analyze the root causes of political polarization through psychological, structural, and historical lenses
  • Trace the evolution of American democracy through civil rights struggles and ongoing debates over voting access and representation
  • Develop critical thinking skills to evaluate contemporary political challenges facing American democratic institutions

Master the constitutional framework and founding principles that created the world's most enduring democracy, from the Federalist Papers to the Bill of Rights.

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The Federalist Papers

Influential essays advocating for the U.S. Constitution, written by Founding Fathers to persuade states to ratify the document.

9 m
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Democracy in America

A penetrating analysis of American democracy, exploring its strengths, potential pitfalls, and enduring influence on society and politics.

9 m
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The Bill of Rights: America's First Ten Amendments

Lena and Eli dive deep into the foundational freedoms that define American liberty, exploring how the first ten constitutional amendments protect everything from free speech to fair trials in your daily life.

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Understand how the presidency, Congress, and Supreme Court actually function, from constitutional roles to the personalities that shape American governance today.

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The American Presidency

A concise exploration of the U.S. presidency's constitutional roots, challenges, and evolution through American history.

9 m
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The Shadow Docket

Exposes how the Supreme Court uses secretive rulings to shape policy and amass power, undermining democratic processes.

9 m
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The Bill of Obligations

A compelling call to revitalize American democracy by balancing rights with civic duties and responsibilities.

10 m

Explore the psychological, structural, and historical forces driving America's deepening political divisions and what they mean for democracy's future.

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Why We're Polarized

A revealing exploration of America's political polarization, examining the psychological and structural forces driving our deepening divisions.

11 m
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Tyranny of the Minority

Democracy under siege: How minority rule threatens America's future

10 m
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Nations Apart: How Geography Divides America

Explores how America's regional cultures, rooted in colonial settlement patterns and geography, are driving today's political polarization and being exploited by those who benefit from division.

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Trace America's ongoing struggle to expand rights and perfect democracy, from civil rights movements to contemporary debates over voting access and representation.

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The Soul of America

A historian's inspiring look at how America has overcome division and fear throughout its history to progress forward.

9 m
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Democracy Awakening

A compelling exploration of American democracy's tumultuous journey, tracing historical roots to illuminate current political challenges and inspire action.

9 m
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One Person, No Vote

A powerful exposé of voter suppression in America, chronicling the rollback of voting rights since the 2013 Shelby ruling.

9 m

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