PLS 1120 American Federal Government
American political system at the national level, including process of government; democratic theory and development of the U. S. Constitution; citizen participation through voting; interest groups and political parties; structure, functions and powers of legislative, executive and judicial branches; issues of civil liberties and equal rights.
Prerequisites: None
Course Outcomes
- Describe the American political system at the national level, including the structure, functions, and powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government and their interactions.
- Demonstrate understanding of political efficacy and influences on public policy and apply political knowledge to gain a better understanding of contemporary political, economic, and social issues.
- Discuss and analyze how the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the Federal Government interact with one another to make, implement, enforce, and interpret the laws.
- Identify, analyze, and apply theoretical, historical, and legal underpinnings of the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and civil liberties; and analyze how the mass media, interest groups, social movements, and political parties influence campaigns and elections, governmental institutions, and the making of public policy.
Credit Hours: 3
- Classroom: 3 hours
- Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
- Department: Political Science
- Repeatable Credit: No
- Offered Online: Yes
Online Learning with Meeting Times
Online
Faculty: Jones
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets online during scheduled days and times, with additional online content. Check the schedule to confirm the days and times your class will meet online. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Open Seats: 17
Meets: T from 10:00AM to 11:50AM
Section: 100
Open Seats: 17
Meets: T from
10:00AM to 11:50AM
10:00AM to 11:50AM
Section: 100
Online Learning
Faculty: Lader
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 1
Section: 501
Open Seats: 1
Section: 501
Online Learning
Faculty: Cummins
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 1
Section: 502
Open Seats: 1
Section: 502
Online Learning
Faculty: Lader
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 3
Section: 504
Open Seats: 3
Section: 504
Online Learning
Faculty: Sooy
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Note: A Term
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 1
Section: 5A1
Open Seats: 1
Section: 5A1
Online Learning
Faculty: Sooy
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Note: A Term
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 1
Section: 5A3
Open Seats: 1
Section: 5A3