American National Politics andGovernment

Catalog description

Introduction to the origins and development of American government, theconcept of federalism, institutionalized safeguards, the framing of theConstitution and the political environment in which they operate. Interweavinghistory and current events, this course closely examines topics, including, but notlimited to liberty, civic engagement, civil rights and race, political parties, specialinterest groups, public policy, and elections. Note: Fulfills SUNY-GE SocialSciences and SUNY-GE U.S. History and Civic Engagement. No prerequisite.