Spring 2010

GOV 310L • American Government

Course Description

This is a multi-section course. Lecture meets on MW, discussion meets on F in 4 sections. This course introduces students to the institutions and processes of American government, concluding with a wide-ranging discussion of recent issues in American public policy. The primary focus of the course is on the national level, but it also examines the political system of the state of Texas.

Grading Policy

First midterm (20%) Second midterm (25%) Third midterm (25%) Final exam (30%)

Texts

1. Reading packet 2. Morris P. Fiorina and Paul E. Peterson, The New American Democracy

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