Approval Status
Approved
Date Reviewed
November 2010
POLSC 1—Introduction to American Government
(3 units) (TCSU POLS 110) CSU/UC
A critical survey and assessment of American government and politics. Political institutions, such as the Political ideologies and Congress, the presidency, the courts, and the federal bureaucracy are analyzed in regards to power and ideology and their role in the American political system. Political ideologies and philosophies, as well as political parties and private interest groups, are also examined and analyzed. State and local government is included. Satisfies CSU Title V, Section 40404, U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement when both POLSC 1 and HIST 15 or LA RAZA 15 or HIST 17A or HIST 17B are completed..(L)