POLI 101 - American Government

(BSSD)

Structure, powers, and processes of the American political system: executive, legislative, and judicial branches; civil liberties, federalism, democratic patterns and backgrounds, public opinion, pressure group politics, political parties, constitutional mechanisms, and administrative establishment; foreign and domestic policy. Emphasis on national level. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly PS 101.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Define, describe, and state the significance of the Constitution and the embodied key concepts of separation of power, checks and balances, and federalism.
Demonstrate an understanding of the institutions of the U.S. government and their general roles and functions in the republic.
Identify the other major components and their roles in our republic: interest groups, media.
Demonstrate an understanding of American political culture: the values and the process of elections and lobbying.
Analyze, interpret, and critically examine current political events.

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