POSC 201 - American National Government

3 credits
3 hours per week.

This course is an introduction to American national government. It builds a breadth of knowledge and utilizes multiple perspectives to introduce students to the constitutional basis, institutions, structure, politics, development, processes, and political culture that comprises American government and politics. The focus is upon: (a) the creation and development of the Constitution of the United States; (b) the specific institutional plan and the powers and functions of each branch of government; (c) the nature of American politics and mass political participation, including parties, elections media and campaigns, as well as social movements; (d) the policy process and theories of who governs America; and (e) modern political culture, including civil liberty and civil rights.

Offered (FALL/SPRING)