PSC 1113 - Federal Government

Institution:

Southwest Mississippi Community College

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Description:

The student will become familiar with the Constitution of the United States, its roots, and the changes that have affected it. In addition, the student will become familiar with specific provisions respecting personal and property rights, the rights of the accused and equal protection, the relationship between the federal and state governments, the power of public opinion, and the electoral process. Some time is spent discussing the national institutions, which include Congress, the Presidency, and Judiciary. Finally, the student will become proficient with regard to the formulation of contemporary American foreign policy, its various trends historically, and the geopolitical factors affecting the formulation of present day foreign policy. Active discussion is expected. Written reports are required. By passing periodic objective and subjective tests, the student will demonstrate a basic knowledge of governmental principles covered in the course. Three hours of lecture per week. Credit, three semester hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smcc.edu

Phone Number:

(601) 276-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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