Introduction to American Politics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to American politics. The course centers on the fundamental role played by the institutions of American government including Congress, the Presidency, Federal Judiciary, and the Bureaucracy in understanding political dynamics in the United States. The course also examines public opinion and participation as inputs to the institutions of American government, and the mediating role of organizations such as interest groups, the news media, and political parties. Considerable time is devoted to thinking about how these components fit together, and how they shape the nature and importance of citizenship and civic engagement. The course also makes connections between politics at the federal level of government and the political institutions and processes of the state of Texas. This course is required to fulfill the Core Curriculum requirement in Government-Political Science. Student must be TSI complete in Reading. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Generally Scheduled Location: Downtown Campus, Main Campus, Online/Internet. Course Fee: DL01 $75; LRC1 $12; LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.