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Introduction to American Political Institutions

Course Number: POL 100
Credits: 4
Offered: Every Semester
Instructors: Dr. Booke, Dr. Polet
Syllabus: POL 100-01 or POL 100-02
Overview:

This course provides an introduction to American political institutions. Topics surveyed include the U.S. Constitution, parties and elections, Congress and the Presidency, the impact of interest groups and the media, and public policy debates on such issues as U.S. foreign policy, social issues, economic policy, and more.

POL 100 fulfills the Social Science 1B general education requirement.