Understanding Politics.
Knowledge Makes the Difference.
How does democracy work? Who decides on laws? And what lies behind political debates? Learn about the big picture—in a way that’s easy to understand, fact-based, and nonpartisan.
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Our Courses
9 subject areas—each planned to include 10 to 15 concise lessons.
Understanding Democracy
Fundamentals, Principles, Separation of Powers
Parliament & Laws
From Proposal to Resolution
Elections & Employee Participation
Voting Rights, Participation, Representation
Political Parties & Political Positions
Programs, Differences, Debates
European Union
Institutions, Decisions, Influence
Government & Constitution
Rights, Responsibilities, Institutions
Media & Disinformation
Evaluate sources, verify claims
State Budget & Taxes
Public Funds and Their Use
Politics in Everyday Life
Municipalities, states, the federal government, and citizens
Compact design
Each course is divided into 10 to 15 easy-to-understand units—with examples, explanations, and questions.
Judge for yourself
We explain institutions and how they relate to one another, highlight different perspectives, and distinguish facts from opinions.
Demonstrate knowledge
At the end of a course, you'll test your understanding. Once you pass the test, you'll receive a certificate.
Read political news.
Understand the context.
On the PolitFacts portal, you'll find the latest political reports. In the Academy, you'll learn the basics to help you better understand political decisions.
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