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SGPS College Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PS 1110 - American National Government

3.00 credits.
The Social World Core Course. This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of government in the United States, starting with the federal system and the foundations of our democracy. The history and evolution of the federal government will be examined, along with the impact of that on state and local governments. We will explore the details of these government systems, including separation of powers, the role of public opinion and the media, and how those influences can shape public policy. Learners will analyze the impact of federal law and policy on their everyday life.