Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
JMPC-0007
Organization:
JumpCourse
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
This is a self-paced online course that is completed over a 6-month period
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 American Government
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to study the structure of the United States government, the institutions, and processes that make up American democracy; and learn about political parties, public policy, and political beliefs, analyzing how the government's many facets shape our country.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of American government and politics
  • Understand typical patterns of political processes and behavior (including the components of the behavioral situation of a political actor), and the principles used to explain or justify various governmental structures and procedures
  • Analyze and interpret simple data that are relevant to American government and politics

General Topics:

  • The Constitution and Federalism
  • Public opinion
  • Political culture, socialization, and participation
  • Mass media
  • Political parties
  • Campaigns and elections
  • Interest groups
  • Congress
  • The Presidency
  • The Federal Bureaucracy
  • The Judiciary
  • Establishing civil rights
  • Protecting civil liberties
  • Domestic policy and policy making
  • Foreign and defense policies
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

95%
Supplemental Materials