GOVT 110 - American Government

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

General Education Code(s): 23SS

Prerequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course is a study of the development of the constitution and the growth of political parties. Special focus is placed on the evolution of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. Some current issues are included.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: The General Education requirement for Social Sciences is satisfied by GOVT 110. To meet this General Education requirement, students will be able to:

describe major concepts and theories of at least one discipline in the social sciences; and
demonstrate an understanding of the methods social scientists use to explore social phenomena.

At the end of this course the student will be able to via writing assignments, in-class exercises, and sectional exams:

Outline major events leading to American independence;
Describe the content and fundamental principles of the Constitution;
Describe the history of the American Federal system;
Describe & outline the Constitutions distribution of powers and responsibilities in the federal system.