American Politics
This group will explore how American politics works, from the Constitution and the separation of powers to the roles of the President, Congress and the Supreme Court. We’ll look at how elections are run, why the two‑party system dominates, and how issues such as civil rights, federalism and public opinion shape political debate. The aim isn’t to take sides but to understand the ideas, institutions and history behind today’s headlines. Everyone is welcome to bring questions, share views and explore the topics that interest them most.
When
4th Monday in the month, from 4:00 pm
Group Size & Availability
Minimum 5 and maximum 20 members
How to join
You can join this group, or the waiting list, via the Beacon Members Portal. To join a group you must first subscribe to Interest Groups Online. This is separate to a local u3a membership.
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