POLSC 100 - American Government and Politics

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Description:

Fulfills a course requirement in the Political Science Core ConcentrationProvides a practical examination of how things get done politicallyin the United States, including analysis and discussion of Americanattitudes and institutions. Topics include: the actual making of theU.S. Constitution; the relationship between the national governmentand the states; civil liberties and civil rights; the role of the President,the Congress and the Supreme Court; elections, interest groups, themedia and public opinion; and various contemporary public policyissues. Prerequisite for all advanced courses in the American Politics.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 06/30/2013 

Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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