POL/115: American National Government
Course Information
Credits
3
Description
This course introduces students to the constitutional foundations and governing institutions of the federal
government. Throughout the course, students address common political themes, such as the nature and
scope of governance, democracy, and patterns of political behavior.
Course Student Learning Outcomes
In this course you will learn to: Where you will demonstrate your learning:
Explain the constitutional foundations of the U.S federal
government.
Wk 1 – Summative Assessment: United
States’ Founding Influences
Distinguish the roles of governing bodies within the U.S.
federal government.
Wk 2 – Summative Assessment: Congress
and the President
Describe processes within American government. Wk 5 – Summative Assessment: Political
Parties, Participation, Campaigns, and
Elections Multimedia Presentation
Materials
Textbook
This course does not have a textbook.
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Syllabus
POL/115 v4
Page 2 of 2
Schedule Overview
Note: Assignments are due Monday unless indicated otherwise. Initial discussion posts are due Thursday
and the 2 required responses are due Monday.
Wk and
Topic Activities Assignments and Points
Wk 1 –
Foundations
of U.S.
