PREREQUISITE: Advisor approval.
This course is an introduction to the field of political science through
examination of the fundamental principles, concepts, and methods of the
discipline, and the basic political processes and institutions of organized
political systems. Topics include approaches to political science, research
methodology, the state, government, law, ideology, organized political
influences, governmental bureaucracy, problems in political democracy, and
international politics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify,
describe, define, analyze, and explain relationships among the basic
principles and concepts of political science and political processes and
institutions of contemporary political systems.
PREREQUISITE: Advisor approval.
This course surveys the background, constitutional principles, organization,
and operation of the American political system. Topics include the U. S.
Constitution, federalism, civil liberties, civil rights, political parties, interest
groups, political campaigns, voting behavior, elections, the presidency,
bureaucracy, Congress, and the justice system. Upon completion, students
should be able to identify and explain relationships among the basic
elements of American government and function as more informed
participants of the American political system.
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