Embassy Series: Essentials of U.S. Governance for Foreign Diplomats and Embassy Staff Three Courses Capitol Learning Audio Courses

As a foreign diplomat or embassy staff member based in the United States, you need a good understanding of the U.S. government to work effectively. This three-part series of courses introduces you to the structure of the three branches of government, the dynamics of Congress, and federal rulemaking and the federal regulatory process. Part I: The U.S. Government in a Nutshell Part II: The Dynamics of the Legislative Process Part III: The Federal Regulatory Process

 

Part I: The U.S. Government in a Nutshell

With Todd Tatelman

• Historical overview of the U.S. government
• Learn about the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the federal government--their roles and relationships
• How federal agencies work and what they do
• How the federal government differs from state government

Recorded 2008.
108 minutes

Part II: The Dynamics of the Legislative Process

With Chris Davis

• The three elements that drive Congress: politics, policy, and procedure
• The structure and organization of Congress
• Committees--Congress at work
• How a bill becomes a law

Recorded 2008.
94 minutes

Part III: The Federal Regulatory Process

With Ken Ackerman

• Rulemaking, types of rules, and the purposes of rulemaking procedures
• Elements of proposed and final rulemaking notices
• What happens inside the agency and the public’s role in the process
• Informal processes that influence rulemaking
• The Office of Management & Budget’s role in the regulatory process

Recorded 2008.
81 minutes

includes all 3 courses on 1 CD
Total running time: 279 minutes
This Audio Course is sold with a Limited License.

Legislative research for TheCapitol.Net is provided by CQ.com On Congress.

TheCapitol.Net, Inc., PO Box 25706, Alexandria, VA  22313-5706
FEIN/TIN: 54-1917701   Registered in CCR

 

URL:  www.TheCapitol.Net/CapitolLearning/Audio/USGovernanceForForeignDiplomats.htm      
  Last updated: January 13, 2010