POLS 1101 American Government
Emphasizes study of government and politics in the United States.
The focus of the course will provide an overview of the Constitutional
foundations of the American political processes with a focus on
government institutions and political procedures. The course will
examine the constitutional framework, federalism, civil liberties and
civil rights, public opinion, the media, special interest groups,
political parties, and the election process along with the three
branches of government. In addition, this course will examine the
processes of Georgia state government. Topics include foundations
of government, political behavior, and governing institutions.