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.
- US political system
  The US political system is based on the country's constitution. Power is separated into different branches of government to ensure no-one has too much power. The Republicans and Democrats are the two main political parties.
- Social and economic issues in the USA
  The USA is the world's largest economy, however it still experiences social and economic issues that effect individuals, communities and wider society like healthcare, education and unemployment.
- Global influence
  The USA is a global superpower. However, its position on the world stage is being challenged by the rise of China.
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- 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?
- The USA's capitalist economy. Video
  The USA's capitalist economy brings benefits for some but leaves others disadvantaged.
- Black and Hispanic involvement in US politics. Video
  Why ethnic minorities in the USA are under-represented in political bodies.
- Education, poverty and crime in African American communities. Video
  The impact of education on poverty and crime in the USA.
- Poverty and role models in African American communities. Video
  An illustration of ethnic minorities and social class in the USA.
- Affirmative action and racial discrimination in the USA. Video
  An illustration of the USA, racial and class discrimination.

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