Email me to set up a meeting or discussion time if needed.
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Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
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GOVT-2305-015 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)
Online Course
GOVT 2305 – Patterson, We The People, 15th Edition
Connect Access Card Only – 9781264875283
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Read all of the information and instructions regarding this course on this page. Be sure to read the whole page and not just the first few dates. This information will help save you time later in the course. Be sure you have also read all of the Start Here page and the syllabus.
CLASSWORK OVERVIEW
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 must log into this course on a regular basis, preferably daily, to keep up with all assignments and quizzes.
GRADING CRITERIA
I promise to do my absolute best to grade your work in a timely manner. Typically speaking, I grade all assignments within 48 hours of the due date. If you have any questions or concerns about a particular grade, feel free to shoot me an email and explain the situation; I promise I’ll look at it (I can’t promise I’ll agree with you, but I do promise to hear you out).
A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79 D = 60 – 69 F = 0 – 59
Regular attendance and logging into this class is a necessity for success.
COURSE SCHEDULE
*ALL WORK DUE ON SUNDAY OF THE WEEK LISTED BY 11:59 PM (AMARILLO TIME), EXCEPT FOR THE LAST WEEK. THIS IS A SHORT WEEK. ALL WORK IS DUE WEDNESDAY BY 11:59 PM (AMARILLO TIME).
WEEK ONE: DUE 01/21
Start Here Folder, Chapter 1 SmartBook, Assignment, Concept Clips, and Quiz Due, Introduction & Discussion#1.
If you fail to complete any of the McGraw Hill assignments in Week One, you will be administratively dropped from the class.
WEEK TWO: DUE 01/28
ACT: US Constitution, ACT: Federalism, and Chapter 2 & 3 SmartBooks, Assignments, Concept Clips, and Quizzes, Discussion#2 Due.
WEEK THREE: DUE 02/04
ACT: Voting Rights and Chapter 4 & 5 SmartBooks, Assignments, Concept Clips, and Quizzes, Discussion#3 Due.
WEEK FOUR: DUE 02/11
ACT: Public Opinion and Chapter 6 & 7 SmartBooks, Assignments, Concept Clips, and Quizzes, Discussion#4.
WEEK FIVE: DUE 02/18
ACT: Congress, ACT: Presidency, and Chapter 11 & 12 SmartBooks, Assignments, Concept Clips, and Quizzes.
WEEK SIX: DUE 02/25
Chapter 13 & 14 SmartBooks, Assignments, Concept Clips, and Quizzes Due.
WEEK SEVEN: DUE 03/03
Chapter 15 & 16 SmartBooks, Assignments, Concept Clips, and Quizzes Due.
Common Assessment/Research Paper Due
WEEK EIGHT: DUE 03/06**** SHORT WEEK
Chapter 17 Assignments and Quiz Due.
ALL WORK DUE ON MARCH 06, 2024.
08/26/23 8:02 PM
01/17/24 11:59 AM