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POL 110 – U.S. Government

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course serves as an introduction to American government and politics. It is designed to familiarize students with the origins and evolution of American national government, its basic institutions, and its fundamental decision-making processes with regard to domestic and foreign policy. It covers the basic terms and facts relating to government, the functions and development of the U.S. branches of government, including the role of parties and interest groups, and the value preferences within American society which affect the formation of public policy. It also develops a basic understanding of how federal, state, and local governments interact in the U.S. political system.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Required Resources

Wilson, J. Q., DiIulio, J. J., & Bose M. (2014). American government: Brief version. (11th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage.

Supplemental Resources

Books

Barber, J. D. (1985). The presidential character. (3rd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

King, A. (1990). The new American political system. Washington, DC: American Enterprise Institute.

Sidlow, E., & Henschen, B. (2011) GOVT. (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: 4LTR Press/Cengage.

Wilson, J. Q., & Dilolio, J. J. (2011). American government: Institutions and policies. (12th ed.). Boston,

MA: Cengage.

Academic Journals with full-text available in the Strayer University LRC databases

American Journal of Political Science, found in EBSCO Host

Daedalus Journal, found in e-Library

Policy Studies Journal, found in EBSCO Host and e-Library

Political Science Quarterly, found in EBSCO Host

National Newspapers with full-text available in the Strayer University LRC databases

The Atlanta Constitution-Journal

The Boston Globe

The Chicago Tribune

The Christian Science Monitor

The New York Times

The Los Angeles Times

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

The Wall Street Journal

The Washington Post

 Database: Proquest Newspapers Database

 Note: Numerous newspapers also make articles available on their Web pages.

 Note: Additional newspapers are available in the e-Library database.

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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Identify informed opinions on issues and questions involving the U.S. government, national political processes, policy making, and the notion of democracy.

2. Employ terminology used to study political science and American government.

3. Distinguish between civil rights and civil liberties in the context of Supreme Court protection of freedom of expression.

4. Explain why the separation of powers and federalism became key parts of the Constitution even though they made the system less democratic and less efficient.

5. Develop reasoned written and spoken presentations on issues and questions involving the U.S. government and national political processes using information in the course.

6. Infer a theory why the U.S. has only two major political parties.

7. Explain why interest groups play such an important role in the American political process.

8. Describe the basic values of American political culture.

9. Explain how the federal system of government works.

10. Explore different perspectives on issues and questions about the U.S. government and national political processes.

11. Describe the importance of an informed, effective citizenship for the national government and political processes.

12. Use concepts from our study of U.S. national government and politics (such as models of democracy) to discuss government and politics in state, local, and international contexts.

13. Examine the evolution of presidential power in military affairs.

14. Use technology and information resources to research issues in the field of U.S. government and politics.

15. Write clearly and concisely about U.S. government and politics using proper writing mechanics.

WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE

The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode.

Certain discussions are tied to scenarios. Please view these scenarios prior to participating in the related discussions.

Week Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation Points

1 Preparation

 Reading(s)

o Chapter 1: What Should We Know About American Government?

o Chapter 2: The Constitution

 Scenario

Activities

 Discussions

Evaluation

 None

2 Preparation

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 Reading(s)

o Chapter 3: Civil Liberties

o Chapter 4: Civil Rights

 Scenario

Activities

 Discussions

Evaluation

 None

3 Preparation

 Reading(s)

o Chapter 5: Federalism

 Scenario

Activities

 Discussions

Evaluation

 None

4 Preparation

 Reading(s)

o Chapter 6: Public Opinion and the Media

 Scenario

Activities

 Discussions

Evaluation

 Exam 1: Chapters 1 though 5

125

5 Preparation

 Reading(s)

o Chapter 7: Political Parties and Interest Groups

 Scenario

Activities

 Discussions

Evaluation

 None

6 Preparation

 Reading(s) o Chapter 8: Campaigns and Elections

 Scenario

Activities

 Discussions

Evaluation

 Assignment 1: What Is Federalism?

200

7 Preparation

 Reading(s)

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o Chapter 9: Congress

 Scenario

Activities

 Discussions

Evaluation

 None

8 Preparation

 Reading(s)

o Chapter 10: The Presidency

 Scenario

Activities

 Discussions

Evaluation

 Exam 2: Chapters 6 through 9

125

9 Preparation

 Reading(s)

o Chapter 11: The Bureaucracy

o Chapter 12: The Judiciary

 Scenario

Activities

 Discussions

Evaluation

 None

10 Preparation

 Reading(s) o Chapter 13: Making Domestic Policy

o Chapter 14: Making Foreign and Military Policy

 Scenario

Activities

 Discussions

Evaluation

 Assignment 2: Political Parties and the Electoral Process

225

11 Preparation

 None

Activities

 Discussions

Evaluation

 Exam 3: Chapters 10 through 14

125

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GRADING SCALE – UNDERGRADUATE

Assignment Total Points % of

Grade

Assignment 1: What Is Federalism? 200 20%

Assignment 2: Political Parties and the Electoral Process 225 22.5%

Exam 1: Chapters 1-5 (open book with a 2-hour time limit)

(25 questions, worth 5 points apiece)

125 12.5%

Exam 2: Chapters 6-9 (open book with a 2-hour time limit)

(25 questions, worth 5 points apiece)

125 12.5%

Exam 3: Chapters 10-14 (open book with a 2-hour time limit)

(25 questions, worth 5 points apiece)

125 12.5%

Participation (10 discussions, worth 20 points apiece)

Note: Week 11 discussions are not graded.

200 20%

Totals 1,000 100%

Points Percentage Grade

900 – 1,000 90% – 100% A

800 – 899 80% – 89% B

700 – 799 70% – 79% C

600 – 699 60% – 69% D

Below 600 Below 60% F

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Assignment 1: What Is Federalism?

Due Week 6 and worth 200 points

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper on American federalism in which you:

1. Provide three (3) examples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American political system in place today.

2. Examine three to five (3-5) factors that have allowed the concept of federalism to shape American political behavior.

3. Discuss at least two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the U.S. federal government influences the creation of American policies overall.

4. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites to not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

 Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

 Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are to:

 Determine how the Constitution divides power between the state and federal governments.

 Use technology and information resources to research issues in the field of U.S. government and politics.

 Write clearly and concisely about U.S. government and politics using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Points: 200 Assignment 1: What Is Federalism?

Criteria

Unacceptable

Below 60% F

Meets

Minimum

Expectations

60-69% D

Fair

70-79% C

Proficient

80-89% B

Exemplary

90-100% A

1. Provide three (3) examples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American political system in place today. Weight: 25%

Did not submit or incompletely provided three examples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American political system in place today.

Insufficiently provided three examples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American political system in place today.

Partially provided three examples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American political system in place today.

Satisfactorily provided three examples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American political system in place today.

Thoroughly provided three examples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American political system in place today.

2. Examine three to five (3- 5) factors that have allowed the concept of

Did not submit or incompletely examined three to five (3-5) factors that have allowed

Insufficiently examined three to five (3-5) factors that have allowed the concept of

Partially examined three to five (3-5) factors that have allowed

Satisfactorily examined three to five (3-5) factors that have allowed the

Thoroughly examined three to five (3-5) factors that have allowed

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federalism to shape American political behavior. Weight: 25%

the concept of federalism to shape American political behavior.

federalism to shape American political behavior.

the concept of federalism to shape American political behavior.

concept of federalism to shape American political behavior.

the concept of federalism to shape American political behavior.

3. Discuss at least two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the U.S. federal government influences the creation of American policies overall. Weight: 25%

Did not submit or incompletely discussed at least two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the U.S. federal government influences the creation of American policies overall.

Insufficiently discussed at least two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the U.S. federal government influences the creation of American policies overall.

Partially discussed at least two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the U.S. federal government influences the creation of American policies overall.

Satisfactorily discussed at least two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the U.S. federal government influences the creation of American policies overall.

Thoroughly discussed at least two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the U.S. federal government influences the creation of American policies overall.

4. Writing /

Support for

ideas (5%)

Never uses

reasons and

evidence that

logically support

ideas

Rarely uses

reasons and

evidence that

logically support

ideas

Partially uses

reasons and

evidence that

logically

support ideas

Mostly uses

reasons and

evidence that

logically support

ideas

Consistently

uses reasons

and evidence

that logically

support ideas.

5. Writing /

Grammar and

mechanics

(5%)

Serious and

persistent errors in

grammar, spelling,

and punctuation

Numerous errors

in grammar,

spelling, and

punctuation

Partially free of

errors in

grammar,

spelling, and

punctuation

Mostly free of

errors in

grammar,

spelling, and

punctuation

Free of errors in

grammar,

spelling, and

punctuation

6. Writing and

Information

Literacy /

Integration of

Sources

(5%)

Serious errors in

the integration of

sources, such as

intentional or

accidental

plagiarism or

failure to use in-

text citations.

Sources are rarely

integrated using

effective

techniques of

quoting,

paraphrasing, and

summarizing,

using in-text

citations

Sources are

partially

integrated using

effective

techniques of

quoting,

paraphrasing,

and

summarizing,

using in-text

citations

Sources are

mostly

integrated using

effective

techniques of

quoting,

paraphrasing,

and

summarizing,

using in-text

citations

Sources are

consistently

integrated using

effective

techniques of

quoting,

paraphrasing,

and

summarizing,

using in-text

citations

7. Information

Literacy /

Crediting

Sources in APA

(5%)

Lack of citations

and/or lack of

reference section

and/or citations

don’t correspond

to listed

references

In-text citations

and references

are given, but not

in APA format

Partially shows

correct (or

approximately

correct) use of

in-text citations,

with matching

references

using APA-

format

Mostly shows

correct use of

in-text citations

with matching

references using

APA-format

Consistently

shows correct

use of In-text

citations with

matching

references

using APA-

format

8. Information

Literacy /

Research (5%)

Quantity and/or

quality of sources

are unacceptable

Too few

references and/or

references are of

poor quality

Number of

sources is less

than expected

and/or the

Number of

sources is

sufficient and

the quality of

Number of

sources is

sufficient and

the quality of

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quality of

sources is

questionable.

sources is

mostly good.

sources is good.

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Assignment 2: Political Parties and the Electoral Process

Due Week 10 and worth 225 points

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper on the relationship between political parties and the electoral process in which you:

1. Identify three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties.

2. Analyze key reasons why third parties have never been successful at the presidential level.

3. Determine the role of the campaign process in maintaining the two-party system. Use examples to support your response.

4. Use at least four (4) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites to not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

 Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are to:

 Infer a theory why the U.S. has only two major political parties.

 Develop reasoned written and spoken presentations on issues and questions involving the U.S. government and national political processes using information in the course.

 Use technology and information resources to research issues in the field of U.S. government and politics.

 Write clearly and concisely about U.S. government and politics using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Points: 225 Assignment 2: Political Parties and the Electoral Process

Criteria

Unacceptable

Below 60% F

Meets

Minimum

Expectations

60-69% D

Fair

70-79% C

Proficient

80-89% B

Exemplary

90-100% A

1. Identify three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties. Weight: 25%

Did not submit or incompletely identified three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties.

Insufficiently identified three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties.

Partially identified three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties.

Satisfactorily identified three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties.

Thoroughly identified three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties.

2. Analyze key Did not submit or Insufficiently Partially Satisfactorily Thoroughly

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reasons why third parties have never been successful at the presidential level. Weight: 25%

incompletely analyzed key reasons why third parties have never been successful at the presidential level.

analyzed key reasons why third parties have never been successful at the presidential level.

3. Determine the role of the campaign process in maintaining the two-party system. Use examples to support your response.

Weight: 25%

Did not submit or incompletely determined the role of the campaign process in maintaining the two-party system. Did not submit or incompletely used examples to support your response.

Insufficiently determined the role of the campaign process in maintaining the two-party system. Insufficiently used examples to support your response.

Partially determined the role of the campaign process in maintaining the two-party system. Partially used examples to support your response.

Satisfactorily determined the role of the campaign process in maintaining the two-party system. Satisfactorily used examples to support your response.

Thoroughly determined the role of the campaign process in maintaining the two-party system. Thoroughly used examples to support your response.

4. Writing /

Support for

ideas (5%)

Never uses

reasons and

evidence that

logically support

ideas

Rarely uses

reasons and

evidence that

logically support

ideas

Partially uses

reasons and

evidence that

logically

support ideas

Mostly uses

reasons and

evidence that

logically support

ideas

Consistently

uses reasons

and evidence

that logically

support ideas.

5. Writing /

Grammar and

mechanics

(5%)

Serious and

persistent errors in

grammar, spelling,

and punctuation

Numerous errors

in grammar,

spelling, and

punctuation

Partially free of

errors in

grammar,

spelling, and

punctuation

Mostly free of

errors in

grammar,

spelling, and

punctuation

Free of errors in

grammar,

spelling, and

punctuation

6. Writing and

Information

Literacy /

Integration of

Sources

(5%)

Serious errors in

the integration of

sources, such as

intentional or

accidental

plagiarism or

failure to use in-

text citations.

Sources are rarely

integrated using

effective

techniques of

quoting,

paraphrasing, and

summarizing,

using in-text

citations

Sources are

partially

integrated

using effective

techniques of

quoting,

paraphrasing,

and

summarizing,

using in-text

citations

Sources are

mostly

integrated using

effective

techniques of

quoting,

paraphrasing,

and

summarizing,

using in-text

citations

Sources are

consistently

integrated using

effective

techniques of

quoting,

paraphrasing,

and

summarizing,

using in-text

citations

7. Information

Literacy /

Crediting

Sources in APA

(5%)

Lack of citations

and/or lack of

reference section

and/or citations

don’t correspond

to listed

references

In-text citations

and references

are given, but not

in APA format

Partially shows

correct (or

approximately

correct) use of

in-text citations,

with matching

references

using APA-

format

Mostly shows

correct use of

in-text citations

with matching

references using

APA-format

Consistently

shows correct

use of In-text

citations with

matching

references

using APA-

format

8. Information

Literacy /

Research (5%)

Quantity and/or

quality of sources

are unacceptable

Too few

references and/or

references are of

poor quality

Number of

sources is less

than expected

and/or the

quality of

Number of

sources is

sufficient and

the quality of

sources is

Number of

sources is

sufficient and

the quality of

sources is good.

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sources is

questionable.

mostly good.

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Weekly Course Schedule

The purpose of the course schedule is to give you, at a glance, the required preparation, activities, and evaluation components of your course. For more information about your course, whether on-ground or online, access your online course shell.

The expectations for a 4.5 credit hour course are for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This time estimate includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of the delivery mode.

Instructional Materials

In order to be fully prepared, obtain a copy of the required textbooks and other instructional materials prior to the first day of class. When available, Strayer University provides a link to the first three (3) chapters of your textbook(s) in eBook format. Check your online course shell for availability.

Review the online course shell or check with your professor to determine whether Internet-based assignments and activities are used in this course.

Strayer students are encouraged to purchase their course materials through our designated Strayer Bookstore. http://www.strayerbookstore.com If a lab is required for the course, the Strayer Bookstore is the only vendor that sells the correct registration code so that Strayer students may access labs successfully.

Discussions

To earn full credit in an online threaded discussion, students must have one original post and a minimum of one other post per discussion thread.

Please note: Material in the online class will be made available three weeks at a time to allow students to work ahead, however, faculty will be focused on and responding only to the current calendar week. As it is always possible that students could lose their work due to unforeseen circumstances, it is a best practice to routinely save a working draft in a separate file before posting in the course discussion area. Professors hold discussions during class time for on-ground students. Check with your professor if any additional discussion participation is required in the online course shell outside of class hours.

Tests

Tests (quizzes, midterm and final exams, essay exams, lab tests, etc.) are available for student access and completion through the online course shell. Check the online course shell to determine how students are expected to take the tests. Do not change these questions or their point values in any way. This disrupts the automated grade book preset in the online course shell.

 Online students are to complete the test by Monday 9:00 a.m. Details regarding due dates are posted in the Blackboard Calendar tool.

 On-ground students are to complete the tests after the material is covered and before the next class session.

Assignments

A standardized performance grading rubric is a tool your professor will use to evaluate your written assignments. Review the rubric before submitting assignments that have grading rubrics associated with them to ensure you have met the performance criteria stated on the rubric.

Grades are based on individual effort. There is no group grading; however, working in groups in the online or on-ground classroom is acceptable.

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Assignments for online students are always submitted through the online course shell. On-ground professors will inform students on how to submit assignments, whether in paper format or through the online course shell.

Resources

The Resource Center navigation button in the online course shell contains helpful links. Strayer University Library Resources are available here as well as other important information. You should review this area to find resources and answers to common questions.

Technical support is available for the following:

 For technical questions, please contact Strayer Online Technical Support by logging in to your

iCampus account at https://icampus.strayer.edu/login and submitting a case under “Student

Center,” then “Submit Help Ticket.” If you are unable to log in to your iCampus account, please

contact Technical Support via phone at (877) 642-2999.

 For concerns with your class, please access the Solution Center by logging in to your iCampus

account at https://icampus.strayer.edu/login and submitting a case under “Student Center,” then

“Submit Help Ticket.” If you are unable to log in to your iCampus account, please contact the IT

Help Desk at (866) 610-8123 or at mailto:[email protected].

TurnItIn.com is an optional online tool to assess the originality of student written work. Check with your professor for access and use instructions.

The Strayer Policies link on the navigation bar in the online course shell contains academic policies. It is important that students be aware of these policies.

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