POL 120 American Government
This course is a study of the origins development structure and functions of American government. Topics include the constitutional framework federalism the three branches of government including the bureaucracy civil rights and liberties political participation and behavior and policy process. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and participatory processes of the American political system. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.