PS 201 - US Gov Institutions and Policy

BT 113  or WR 115  or designated placement

WR 115Q  as required

Course Description: Provides a general investigation of the socio-political processes in the United States and includes, but is not limited to, the following: an historical overview of American democracy and political institutions, the Constitution and the road to ratification, federalism and domestic and foreign policy.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Trace the development of American democratic institutions and political culture.
• CLO#2: Explain the U.S. Constitution: historical antecedents and contemporary perspectives.
• CLO#3: Identify branches of government, the bureaucracy and the formation of federal policy.
• CLO#4: Utilize critical thinking skills to explain strengths and weaknesses in the U.S. political institutions and policy. (ILO: Critical Thinking)