STSS-1310

Principles and Practices of American Government

An analytical survey of the essential features of American government within the national setting of environmental and historical factors. Among the topics included are the foundations and characteristics of American constitutionalism; the principles of federalism and the boundaries of federal, state, and local governments; the structure and dynamics of political parties; the activities and interrelations of the legislative and executive branches on all levels of American government; the judicial process and judicial review. Offered on availability of instructor.

4 credit hours