Spring 2008

GOV 310L • American Government

Course Description

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the processes and issues of United States and Texas government. The course will cover the relevant institutions in the development of the governmental process as well as discuss the role of the citizens in shaping our government. In addition, the course will also address how these institutions are being shaped by the upcoming presidential election.

Grading Policy

Grading will based on in class quizzes and four exams

Texts

Fiorina, Morris P., Paul E. Peterson, Bertram Johnson, and D. Stephen Voss. 2003 The New American Democracy. 4th edition Longman Press. Or most recent addition

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