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American Government

Course Course Title Class Lab/ Shop Clinical/ Co-op Credit
POL 120 American Government 3 0 0 3
Prerequisites: RED 090
Corequisites: None
Effective Term: Summer 1997

This course is a study of the origins, development, structure, and functions of American national 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 formation. 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 to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.

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