GOVT 2301 - American,National and State Government:Constitutions,Federalism and Participation

Institution:

Wharton County Junior College

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Description:

Survey of the American national and state systems of government. Topics covered in this course include: political ideology; the origins and development of the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Texas; the principles of federalism and federal-state-local governmental relations; the instruments and methods of political participation; and the various forms of local government. Meets the legislative requirements for a course on the Constitutions of the United States and Texas for teacher certification. Prerequisite: THEA reading and writing requirements met. [Primary semester is fall, but offered all semesters. Also offered as an Internet course.] ( To ensure transferability, students should plan to take

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wcjc.edu

Phone Number:

(979) 532-4560

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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