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This course teaches political institutions and processes of national government. It focuses on the Congress, Presidency, the courts, political opinion, elections, political parties and interest groups, as well as civil liberties and rights. Political issues dealing with foreign and domestic policy are included. Lecture 3 hours per week.
The general course objectives are to introduce the student to American national politics and its political culture. |
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Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)
Assignment |
Points |
Syllabus Quiz |
50 |
8 Discussion Activities |
1100 |
14 Chapter Quizzes |
1500 |
4 Essays |
800 |
Midterm Exam |
900 |
Final Exam |
900 |
Total |
5250 |
Your final grade may be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass at least several exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.
Grading Scale |
Grade |
Points |
Percent |
A |
4725-5250 |
90-100 |
B |
4200-4724 |
80-89 |
C |
3675-4219 |
70-79 |
D |
3150-3674 |
60-69 |
F |
0-3149 |
0-59 |
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