An introduction to the units and activities of the U.S. political process, this course stresses the effect of the U.S. government on citizens, businesspeople and taxpayers. The course focuses on th presidency, Congress, the judiciary, the bureaucracy, and other units and concludes with a consideration of issues affecting these units. This course examines in depth a major issue, problem, or theme in the area of political science. It includes a specialized research paper or project, involves discussion and oral and written reports, and may include guest speakers and field trips.
Honors courses provide the opportunity for exceptional achievement.
Instructors use methods and introduce concepts that will challenge the highly motivated student. Often interdisciplinary in approach and sometimes team taught, honors courses typically offer students occasions to extend their learning beyond the classroom. Students in this course survey the instruments, implementation and issues of U.S. foreign policy. This course covers the history of party politics, party organization, nominations and elections, voting, and the role of pressure groups, public opinion, and the media in the national electoral process. This course examines the different ways government interacts with citizens around the globe.