POL 120 - American Government

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course is a study of the origins, development, structure, and functions of American national government. Topics include the constitutional framework, federalism, the three branches of government including the bureaucracy, civil rights and liberties, political participation and behavior, and policy formation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and participatory processes of the American political system.

Contact Hours: 3
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Semester(s) Offered: F, S

Notes: This course has been approved to transfer as credit to the 16 North Carolina public colleges and universities, as well as some North Carolina private colleges and universities.
This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.