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Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
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NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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GOVT-2305-DC005 United States Government
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.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Dual Credit Course
Loose-leaf textbooks available by request if needed
Robert L. Lineberry, Martin P. Wattenberg and George C. Edwards, Government in America: People, Politics, and Policy. London, UK: Pearson Publishers.
Supplies will be discussed in class. Generally, though, students will need a pen, notebook, a calendar, and access to the internet.
No performance information available
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".
Cheating in any form will not be tolerated. Some collaboration with other students on reviews or assignments might be acceptable; however, students must do their own work. Papers which bear a striking resemblance to the work of other students will not be accepted. If the instructor determines that a student is not responsible for his/her work, no credit will be given for the assignment. Cheating could cause you to lose dual credit and possibly reported on your college transcript.
20% - ** Exams: There will be 5 units/topics in class. Each unit will have between 1-3 tests. Those tests will average together to form 1 exam average for each unit. At the end of the semester, 2 of the lowest unit exam grades will be dropped.
20% - Argumentative Essay: This will be due the 1st week of May. You will receive this assignment sometime in April. This is a major Dual Credit grade and you will need to submit it to AC blackboard.
20% - Participation: Average grade of the following: Reading assignments, quizzes, HW, attendance (everything that is completed in class).
20% - Discussion Board Participation on AC Blackboard
20% - Final Exam: Will take place before finals weeks. Date - TBA
Attendance is mandatory per the Amarillo ISD code of conduct.
Makeup Exams: Makeup exams are to be prearranged with the instructor. If the student misses an exam it becomes the dropped exam, if student already has a missing exam then the student must arrange with the instructor to take an essay or alternate makeup exam.
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Unit |
Time Frame |
Chapters |
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Foundations of American Democracy The Constitution |
September |
1, 2 |
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Foundations of American Democracy Federalism |
September/October |
3 |
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American Political Ideologies and Beliefs |
October |
6, 8 |
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Political Participation Linkage Institutions |
October/November |
7, 9, 10 |
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Interactions among the Branches of Government Legislature |
November |
11, 13 |
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Interactions among the Branches of Government Executive and the Bureaucracy |
November |
12, 14 |
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Interactions among the Branches of Government Judicial Civil Liberties and Civil Rights |
November |
15, 4, 5 |
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Final Exam & Paper |
November/December |
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The instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus as needed to accomodate students in their individual and collective needs.
Any and all political opinions are personal and not representative of a political position or posture of Amarillo College.
Political participation is also personal, and not representative of any political position or posture of Amarillo College.
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