2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 17, 2024  
2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog
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POL 100 - Introduction to American Government and Politics

Basic structures and functions of the American political system, including the Constitution, presidency, Congress, courts, bureaucracy, political parties, public opinion, elections, interest groups, media and public policy. Also examines who has power. Fulfills: GE 3, GESS and GE 4, GEUS; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the basic institutional and political features of the American political system.
  2. Describe key concepts that explain the functioning of the political system.
  3. Explain basic factual knowledge about the workings of the political system.



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