POL 120 - American National Government

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

American Government introduces students to the concepts, functions, and structures of the United States government. It undertakes an analysis of the U. S. national political system with a focus on the role of individuals in the governmental process, and the nature of the interactions that take place among the various branches and levels of government. Analysis will be made of civil rights and liberties that has maintained America as the most culturally diverse country in the world. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Assess the political economy and historical underpinnings of the American system to the principles that were purported; Contrast the structure and organization of the executive, legislative, judiciary branches of government with the actual mechanisms of the system; Analyze the struggle for civil liberties and civil rights; Assess political factors and dynamics of democracy and actors within the system: citizens, political parties, interest groups, the media, and electoral process; Examine public policies with regard to populations throughout history.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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