POLS 102 - American National Government

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Description:

The purpose of this course is to offer a general introduction to some important principles, institutions, issues and problems relating to the American political system. 1) Examine the functions and operations of the American political system and different levels of government, with emphasis on the national government. 2) Examine the rights and responsibilities of cities in relation to the different levels of government. Course Objectives (1) Discuss constitutionalism and the basic constitutional design of the American political system; (2) Discuss the separation of powers and federalism; (3) Discuss American political culture and ideology; the American political landscape; (4) Discuss political parties and elections; essential characteristics of the American political party system; the media and American politics; (5) Discuss the different roles of Congress; the role of interest groups; (6) Discuss the institution of the American Presidency; presidential power; Congress and the President; (7) Discuss the judiciary in the American political and legal systems; (8) Discuss the domestic policy process - the examples of tax policy and health care; (9) Discuss the foreign policy process - from the Cold war to the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. (10) Discuss homeland security issues

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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