POLS 1720 - Introduction to American Government

3 Credits

This course provides an overview of the American political system. The course theme focuses on the principles of the constitution; the concept and processes of federalism; the interaction between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government; the emergence of political parties, popular opinion, political campaigns; the evolution of domestic and foreign policy; and the role of the media in US politics. 3C/3/0/0

Prerequisite(s): READ 0721 or READ 0724 or EAPP 0860 with a grade of “C” or better.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goals 5 & 9