POS 111 - American Government: SS1

Credits: 3(3-0)

Includes the background of the U. S. Constitution; the philosophy of American government; general principles of the Constitution; federalism, and civil liberties. Examines public opinion and citizen participation; political parties, interest groups and the electoral process; and the structure and functions of the national government. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer testing, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.