United States Government Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

GOVT-2305-003 United States Government

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills

Course Description

Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Textbooks

• Morris P. Fiorina, Paul E. Peterson, Bertram Johnson, and William G. Mayer. New American Democracy (New York: Pearson Longman); Also entitled “Political Science”, Govt 2305 Amarillo College.

Supplies

Scanton sheets will be needed for each exam and a #2 pencil.

Student Performance

Cheating on examinations will not be tolerated. Anyone caught cheating will be referred to the College administration for disciplinary action and receive an F on the examination. 

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Expected Student Behavior

Students are required to attend class and be on time. Roll will be taken each class period. Students who are absent or tardy risk having points deducted from their final grade. Students who attend all classes and are not tardy will earn extra points on their final grade. Extra points may be also earned through class participation.

Grading Criteria

Chapter tests and the final exam will consist of multiple choice and true/false questions. You will need a SCANTRON sheet for each chapter test and the final exam and a #2 pencil to mark your answers on the SCANTRON sheet. I will try to grade the chapter test immediately after the test and give you your grade at that time.

Grades will be awarded on the following percentages as follows:

Chapter Tests                          20% X 4 = 80%

Final Exam                             20%            20%         

                                                                 100 %

Attendance

Students are required to attend class and be on time. Roll will be taken each class period. Students who are absent or tardy risk having points deducted from their final grade. Students who attend all classes and are not tardy will earn extra points on their final grade. Extra points may be also earned through class participation.

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