Government By The People . 3 RD Brief Edition. This is a survey of American government and politics. By the end of the term, students will be expected to have a detailed understanding of the constitutional structure of American government, the nature of federalism, the structure of government in Georgia, the role of non-governmental institutions such as interest groups and mass media, the role of governmental institutions such as Congress and the Presidency, the operation of major political processes such as elections and policy making, and the interactions between institutions and processes. Tests During the term, there will be a total of six tests.
All exams are multiple choice and fill in the blank.
The first five tests will each cover about eight days of lecture and three chapters of reading from the text. These regular exams will each be worth 50 points. See the attached calendar for dates and reading assignments. The final exam will be worth 100 points, will be comprehensive, and will be held at the time shown on the calendar. Make-up exams will be given only under extraordinary circumstances, and only with prior permission.