American Government and Politics
GOVT 151
Fall 2022
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This course introduces the "building blocks" of American politics and government at the national level. It has four main parts: (1) foundations of our governmental system, (2) political institutions and the way they generate policy, (3) politics at the level of the individual citizen and the mechanisms that link the masses to elites, and (4) how all the factors come together in the making of public policy. We will scrutinize insider accounts of politics, scholarly work on governmental processes, and popular debates on issues and institutions. In addition, we will discuss why Americans are often so unhappy with their politics and politicians and the challenges faced by elected officials attempting to meet a wide scope of public demands. This course is designed specifically for first-year students. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CIVI-MN)(GOVT)(GOVT-American) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Kernell, Samuel and Steven Smith. Principles and Practice of American Politics: Classic and Contemporary Readings.
Mettler, Suzanne and Robert C. Lieberman. Four Threats: The Recurring Crises of American Democracy.
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Examinations and Assignments:
1 midterm, 1 final, 2 short papers, additional smaller assignments |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Dancey,Logan M. Times: .M.W... 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: DWNY200; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 9 | FR: 10 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 13 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 2 | 4th Ranked: 3 | Unranked: 7 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Kernell, Samuel and Steven Smith. Principles and Practice of American Politics: Classic and Contemporary Readings.
Mettler, Suzanne and Robert C. Lieberman. Four Threats: The Recurring Crises of American Democracy. |
Examinations and Assignments:
1 midterm, 1 final, 2 short papers, additional smaller assignments |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Dancey,Logan M. Times: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: ALLB304; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 9 | FR: 10 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 13 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 4 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 7 |
| SECTION 03 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Peck,Justin Craig Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: FISK302; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 10 | FR: 25 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 12 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 2 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 8 |
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