The United States is the world’s oldest democracy. It survived major political and economic crises and even a civil war. But while the deep political and cultural divide in the country has already impacted the political system for a while, Trump’s second presidency creates major challenges with many observers worrying that there soon might be a deep Constitutional crisis. The seminar will provide both, an introduction to the American political system and an analysis of the Trump administration and the way its policies challenge the system of checks and balances.
- Docente: Andreas Etges