American Government and Politics

Catalog description

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. Students may not receive credit for both POLS-C1000 and POLS-C1000H. 54.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)