Politics and government affect everyone's life and impinge on activities in many fields. Political science studies society as it relates to the political formation of values, myths and folkways. Also, it describes the way in which political systems function in the realm of power confrontation and decision making abilities.
Political science provides a foundation for careers in government and business.
It is especially desirable for students who might work for civil government at any level, be commissioned as military officers, or who intend to become lawyers. Variable Principles basic to the organization of government in the United States and to its functioning on the international and national level as well as in the State of California. The Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California are studied. This course satisfies the U.S. Institutions requirement for baccalaureate degree students. The progress and problems of the United Nations.