POLS 1315 - American Politics

Institution:

University of the Incarnate Word

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

This course is a survey of US national government. It is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the foundations, constitutions and processes of their national government. The major institutions of the national government will be examined in order to gain an understanding of how they work, the role of people in the political system and the consequences of a democratic political system. The success (and lack there of) of some groups to influence government and obtain benefits from it will be considered in an effort to evaluate the workings of a democratic system.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.uiw.edu

Phone Number:

(210) 829-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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