POL SCI 10 - UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Institution:

Lincoln University - California

Subject:

Political Sciences

Description:

This course is an introductory survey of the institutions and processes of government in the United States. Although we examine the basic structure of state governments, the major emphasis is on the Federal Government. The course includes a close reading of the United States Constitution. Building knowledge of the Constitution, we look at the most important political institutions as they work in the world. Institutions studied include Congress, the Presidency, the courts and the national security apparatus. We also try to identify the interaction between political structure, ideology, public opinion, the press, money and of external events. (3 units)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lincolnuca.edu

Phone Number:

(510) 628-8010

Calendar System:

Semester

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