POLI-101 American Federal Government

The student will evaluate and critically analyze the following areas of American Government: first, the origins, principles and interpretation of the American Constitution including the tensions between federalism and nationalism; secondly, politics and the people: public opinion, political parties, elections and interest groups; thirdly, the institutions of government which include the presidency, congress, judiciary and federal bureaucracy; fourthly, issues in public policy including economic policy, foreign policy and social issues such as crime, energy, obscenity, and affirmative action.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in ENGL-121.