PSC 141 - American Federal Government

Institution:

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

The functions of the United States Government under the Constitution are stressed to illustrate the federal concept of government generally. Included among the topics studied are problems and advantages of federalism; civil liberties and civil rights; law making; public opinion and elections; interest groups and political parties; the three branches of government; the increasing activities of the Federal Government; and some comparisons and contrast of the American governmental system with contemporary foreign governments.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 08/31/2013 

Institution Website:

www.lccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 799-2121

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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