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GOVT-2305-013 United States Government
<p>Prerequisite: RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills</p>
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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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Hybrid
Government by the People, 2016 Presidential Election Ed.
REVEL Access Code Only 26th Ed. 2017
Author: Magleby, et al.
ISBN#: 0134628977
Access to a reliable computer and reliable internet. Smartphones have numerous problems with the Exams and Quizzes in this course. However, Smartphones are great for the REVEL assignments! All students should have access to a desktop or laptop computer with a reliable internet access when taking Exams and Quizzes. If you don’t have access to one, we can find you access on campus.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Students are expected to follow all Amarillo College policies and procedures.
During discussions in the course; students are expected to be professional and follow common courtesy. Students alone are responsible for making sure everything is done on-time.
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59
Exams Average – 40%
Discussions Average – 25%
Chapter Assignments – 25%
Course Paper – 10%
All exams are online; there are no makeup exams unless special circumstances present themselves. Please always feel free to communicate via email with me if you have any issues...
This course will meet both in person and online. Exams and bookwork are done online, while discussions and lectures over content take place in class.
Attendance is mandatory, and there will be incentives for attending regularly.
If you need to be absent for a specific reason, please email through the Blackboard email system and let me know ahead of time if possible.
Course Paper
Due April 24th
Class Schedule
March 19:
-Introduction: Government by the People
-Constitutional Democracy
Discussion: Early American Revolutionary Political Thought
March 21:
-Constitutional Foundations
Discussion: Federalism in the 21st Century
Course Paper becomes available to be worked on. Due April 24
March 26:
-American Federalism
Discussion: What is a lobby?
March 28:
-Political Parties: Essential to Democracy
Discussion: Are political parties failing the electorate in the current political landscape?
April 2:
-Public Opinion, Ideology, Participation, and Voting
Discussion: Speaking of the current election season...
April 4:
-The Media and U.S. Politics
Discussion: Should the public be more critical of the media and how they frame issues or is the framing just part of the process?
April 9:
-Congress: The People’s Branch
Discussion: Is America better off with divided government?
April 11:
-The Presidency
Discussion: Does it matter who is elected to this high office or is it more important to understand “power” models? (clarifying content to be delivered in class)
April 16:
-The Federal Bureaucracy and the Public Policy Process: Creating and Executing the Laws
Discussion: Is government too big? Why or why not?
April 18:
-The Judiciary: The Balancing Branch
Discussion: What unique contribution does the Judicial Branch bring to our democratic republic?
April 23:
-Campaigns and Elections: Democracy in Action
Discussion: What are the moral and ethical consequences to creating a system in which professionals make careers out of running campaigns?
April 25:
-Civil Liberties: Protections Under the Bill of Rights
Discussion: What are the “rights of the accused”?
April 30:
-Interest Groups: The Politics of Influence
Discussion: Discussing Noam Chomsky – Does America behave like a democracy?
May 2:
-The American Political Landscape
Discussion: What does it mean to be politically active?
May 7:
-Civil Rights: Equal Rights Under the Law
Discussion: How far has America come? How much farther does it have to go?
May 9:
Course Wrap-up
The Professor reserves the right to change this syllabus as necessary, or as situations submit themselves during our time together.
Because this class moves so quickly, it is incredibly important for each student to stay up to date on each of assignments and main exams, as well as be present in class.
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