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.
Designed to acquaint the individual with the basic principles of American national, state
and local governments. Content will include the U.S. Constitution (origin and
development), general functions and relationships of the three levels of government,
political parties and electoral processes. This course may be used for partial fulfillment of
the U.S. History and American Institutions requirement for graduation from four-year
colleges. This course has been approved for hybrid, online and correspondence delivery.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for college-level writing (C-ID ENGL 100) and reading (a course with an existing skill of ability to read a college level text) established by multiple measures placement
