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Course details
Course DetailsAre you curious about how governments function in different parts of the world? The Comparative Politics Course: UK vs USA Political Systems offers an in-depth exploration of two of the world’s most influential democracies. Whether you're a student of political science, a civil service aspirant, or simply a globally minded individual, this course will provide valuable insights into how the political frameworks of the United States and the United Kingdom operate — and how they compare.
From constitutions and legislative structures to electoral systems and judicial oversight, you'll uncover key similarities and contrasts between the two nations. By the end of the course, you'll have a clearer understanding of how leadership is selected, laws are made, and power is balanced in each system — as well as how citizens participate in and influence democratic processes.
This course is ideal for anyone seeking to build political awareness, prepare for exams, or develop critical thinking in global governance.
Course Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction to Politics
- What is politics?
- Political ideologies and systems
- Key political concepts and structures
- Founding principles of the Constitution
- Federalism and the separation of powers
- Bill of Rights and constitutional amendments
- Structure and roles of the House and Senate
- Lawmaking process in the
- Powers and limitations of Congress
- Powers and responsibilities of the President
- The cabinet and executive agencies
- Checks and balances in the executive branch
- Structure of the federal court system
- Role of the Supreme Court in shaping law
- Judicial review and key rulings
- and UK electoral systems compared
- Political parties and voter behavior
- Referendums, initiatives, and public opinion
- Comparing UK Parliament and US Congress
- Monarchy vs. Presidential Republic
- Legal traditions, political culture, and governance differences
- Engaging, accessible political science learning
- Detailed video tutorials and interactive content
- Learn at your own pace on any device
- Instant assessments and UK-recognised certificate
- Ideal for academic, personal, or professional enrichment
- Access to the NUS Extra Discount Card
- 24/7 learner support via email
Eligibility / Requirements
- No prior political knowledge needed
- Suitable for students, educators, or general learners
- A keen interest in politics, law, or government is recommended
- Internet access and a device for online learning
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Political Analyst , Policy Advisor. , Political Campaign StaffAbout John Academy
John Academy is best known for offering awarding body accredited online courses that are available for anyone who wishes to acquire a certification and take their professional life to the next level. As an online course provider, we are aware of the fact that there are a lot of people out there who consider themselves to be very curious learners but the courses that they are interested in are not available at their convenient time and place. So, we have decided to give them a unique opportunity for them to learn and obtain necessary skills in a very convenient way at any time from anywhere.
Who We Are
We are an online course provider who wants to make sure that the students would be able to learn everything there is a need for them to learn regarding the course that they have enrolled in on our site. So, we see to it that they would be provided with the highest possible standard of online learning. That way, students would be able to use it in the real world – the employment world and at their desired field of interests.
Certification
After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24.
PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days.
