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American Civics 101: How Our Democracy Should Work

GENINT 711.442

Osher (50+).  In this course, we review the concepts on the U.S. Citizenship test. 

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Starting at $15.00
As few as 1 day
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Rapid changes are taking place in our democratic institutions and norms that will affect every U.S. Citizen. In this course, we discuss the U.S. Constitution and amendments, the functions and responsibilities of the co-equal branches of government, gerrymandering, reconciliation, states’ rights vs. federal rights, as well as a discussion on what’s changed since the election and what these changes mean in the long and short term. 

Winter 2026 Schedule

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Saturday 10:00AM - 12:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Alan Perper
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Fee:
$15.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes

Open to the public. Plus members pay no fee for this course. Visitors not permitted. No refund allowed. 

 

 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after No drop request allowed after enrollment
Schedule
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Time
Location
Lecture
Sat Jan 10, 2026
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202

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