American Government and Politics
GOVT 151
Fall 2017
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02
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| Certificates: Civic Engagement |
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% |
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Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Kernell, Samuel and Steven Smith. Principles and Practice of American Politics: Classic and Contemporary Readings 6th Edition. CQ Press. 978-1483319872
Dahl, Robert. 2003. HOW DEMOCRATIC IS THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION? New Haven: Yale University Press. ISBN-10: 0300095244; ISBN-13: 978-0300095241 |
Examinations and Assignments:
1 in-class midterm exam
1 in-class final exam
2 short papers
Additional small assignments |
| Instructor(s): Peck,Justin Craig Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: ZLKA106; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 6 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 10 | FR: 25 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 3 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 2 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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