Does the legislative branch make laws?

Andrew Jackson, who considered himself a 'man of the people,' had an interesting and important rise to his election and ensuing presidency. Learn more about the ways that Jackson differed from other presidents, the key events leading to his election win, and the key initiatives that shaped his presidency.

The federal budget of about $3.5 trillion is spent on entitlement, defense, and discretionary spending. Explore the federal budget, the national debt, and how much the government spends on different outlets.

Discover the different American political parties. Learn about the history of U.S. political parties, what led to their formation, and their functions.

Learn about the Constitution of the United States of America. Read about sections of the Constitution, including the Preamble, Seven Articles, and Amendments.

Learn about the Executive Office of the President and presidential appointments. Also learn what appointment means and who approves presidential appointments.

Learn about the court case Marbury v. Madison and its significance by exploring the case brief, the decision made, and why Marbury v. Madison was important.

Two key concepts in political science are civil society and citizenship. Learn more about the definition of citizenship and multiple citizenship, the duties and obligations of citizens, and the definition and importance of civil society.

Review the purpose of the U.S. Supreme Court and a definition of its two jurisdictions. Explore how the Supreme Court works and its purpose in legal matters.

In the federal court system of the United States, jurisdiction determines in which court a case will be heard. Learn about the difference between original and diversity jurisdiction as well as the various levels of federal district courts, federal appellate courts, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Personal finances are a major source of stress and anxiety in America. Reduce some of the stress with an introduction to personal finance, focusing on four basic concepts: assets, liabilities, net worth, and cash flow.

Learn how George Washington helped to form the new United States Government. The topics covered are the inauguration of Washington and Adams, organizing the courts, Washington's Cabinet, Hamilton's Plan, and the interpretations of the Constitution.

Did the Federalist Papers have an impact on the U.S. Constitution? Discover who wrote the Federalist Papers and how they may have changed American history.

The European Parliament is the legislative body that governs the European Union. Learn about the history of the European Parliament, explore the makeup of the body itself, and review the scope of its legislative powers.

Public opinion has the power to influence politics, society, and corporate or commercial operations and can be studied to understand its uses further. Learn more about its definition, how it is formed, and how opinion polls can measure it.

The interpretation and application of specific articles in the constitution often appears in high-profile Supreme Court landmark cases. See examples of the impact of the following cases: Marbury v. Madison, Gibbons v. Ogden, and McCulloch v. Maryland.

The number of people who don't vote usually vastly outnumbers the number of people who do. Explore the costs of voting, the benefits of voting, and the rational choice theory in this lesson.