POL-101

Explain how the government impacts your daily life and modern-day politics.

Recognize and evaluate the basic debates and issues in American Government and American Political History.

Describe how the notion of Democracy shaped the American Political System.

Identify and describe the key functions of the three branches of government.

Explain and critically assess the formal and informal political institutions, and their respective roles, in American politics.

Assess the causes and consequences of different forms of political participation, and outline the ways in which individuals and groups can affect political outcomes in the United States.

Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the American political processes, both in terms of their effectiveness in responding to public policy needs and to retain constitutional protections