American Gover & Politics

Catalog description

American Government and Politics: [TCCN GOVT 2306] A survey of contemporary American, national, state, and local political processes and institutions, with emphasis upon the Constitutions of the United States and Texas. Students will engage in critical analysis as they explore themes including the constitutional foundations of American democracy; colonization; separation of powers and policymaking; federalism and state rights; emancipatory movements; electoral politics and voting; citizenship; gender/class/labor/race relations; Texas constitution; and contemporary issues. This course meets teacher certification requirements for out-of-state graduate students. Prerequisite: Freshman standing