Course Description

Formerly: PSCI A180, American Government. This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. This is an honors course. An introduction to the principles and problems of government with particular emphasis on the American political system at all levels. This course satisfies the state college requirements in the Constitution of the United States, state, and local governments. Enrollment Limitation: POLS C1000H; students who complete POLS C1000 may not enroll in or receive credit for POLS C1000H. C-ID: POLS 110.