World power: USA

World power: USA
- How is the US Government structured?
  The US Government is split between Federal Government and state government. Each of this is divided into Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches.
- What are the rights and responsibilities of the American people?
  The rights and freedoms that the people of America are entitled to are set out in the Constitution.
- How can US citizens participate in politics?
  Most US citizens participate in politics by voting. The main political parties are the Democrats and the Republicans.
- How are women and minorities represented in US politics?
  Women and minority groups are under-represented in US politics despite the growing population from minority groups.
- Social and economic issues - healthcare in the USA
  Learn why despite being the world's largest economy, the USA still experiences healthcare inequalities.
- Social and economic issues - housing in the USA
  Learn about social and economic issues in housing and what the US government is doing to tackle housing issues.
- Social and economic issues - education in the USA
  Learn why the USA experiences social and economic issues in education.
- Social and economic issues - unemployment and income inequality
  Learn why the USA experiences unemployment and income inequality issues that affect its population.
- Social and economic issues – gun crime in the USA
  Learn why the USA experiences social and economic issues including gun crime that affect its population.
Video playlist
- What is the US Constitution? Video
  An explanation of the US Constitution
- Affirmative action and racial discrimination in the USA. Video
  An illustration of the USA, racial and class discrimination.
- Education, poverty and crime in African American communities. Video
  The impact of education on poverty and crime in the USA.
- The American dream. Video
  A definition of the American Dream.
- Immigration to the USA. Video
  What advantages draw immigrants to the USA and what barriers do they face getting there?
- Poverty and role models in African American communities. Video
  An illustration of ethnic minorities and social class in the USA.

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