POL-1001 U.S. Political Systems
The focus of this course is on the theory and practice of modern constitutional democracy through analysis of the constitutional foundations, patterns of politics, and the structure of national, state and local government in the United States. Areas of study will include the Presidency, Congress, and the Judiciary including urban politics, interest groups, intergovernmental relations and electoral processes. An important component of this course is identifying the characteristics of the Democratic Citizen.