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American Government

Course

Course Title

Class

Lab/ Shop

Clinical/ Co-op

Credit

POL 120

American Government

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Effective Term: Fall 2014

This course is a study of the origins, development, structure, and functions of American government. Topics include the constitutional framework, federalism, the three branches of government including the bureaucracy, civil rights and liberties, political participation and behavior, and policy process. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and participatory processes of the American political system. This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.

Competencies

·1. Demonstrate an understanding of the essential concepts and theories in the course materials.
·2. Illustrate an understanding of the roles, duties, and structural characteristics of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches in the US government.
·3. Analyze how American political institutions and individual behaviors interact to create political outcomes, with an awareness of the global context.
·4. Define the function of political parties, interest groups, public opinion, and the media.
·5. Interpret how American's political history, constitutional structure, and political culture contribute to the state of contemporary American democracy.

2014FA - New Course Version (S24030)

2014FA - Identified Course as UGETC

2019SP - Revised Local Prereq: Add ENG 002

2020FA - Revised Local Prereq: Delete DRE 098, ENG 002

This Course can be found in these Programs of Study

Social and Human Services - BSW Transfer NEW - Associate in Applied Science (Day)