Course Description
10-809-122 INTRO TO AMER GOVERNMENT ...introduces American political processes and institutions: focusing on rights/responsibilities of citizens and the process of participatory democracy. Examines separation of powers and checks/balances & the roles of different groups. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Reading score greater/equal to 16 AND English score greater/equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better)
Course Typically Offered
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Credit for Prior Learning
What will I learn?
- Explore American political culture
- Explore citizenship responsibilities
- Analyze types of governments
- Examine Democratic principles
- Identify functions and purpose of government
- Explore the philosophers and documents that influence the development of the Constitution
- Explore the principles of separation of powers and checks and balances
- Analyze civil liberties
- Trace the development of Civil Rights
- Explain the election process in the United States
- Explore the two-party system and the role of third parties in the United States
- Analyze the influence of media in the political process
- Explore the role of interest groups
- Differentiate the types of public opinion in the American political process
- Summarize the structure, functions and responsibilities of Congress
- Summarize the organization, functions and responsibilities of the Executive Branch
- Summarize the organization, functions and responsibilities of the federal judiciary
- Differentiate among federal, state and local government functions and responsibilities
Class list
2 classes found
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Class Number: SOCSCI1 10809122-2 - Intro to Amer Government
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Class Number: SOCSCI1 10809122-1 - Intro to Amer Government