The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic operation of the American political system. The course will provide students with a basic understanding of political institutions and political behavior in the United States and prepare them to take more advanced political science courses in American politics.
Students are responsible for all the material in the readings and discussed in lectures.
Questions on the exams will be drawn from both the readings and the lectures. There will be no makeup exams or incompletes without a note from your dean's office. The Enduring Debate , articles by Peterson and Wills. The Enduring Debate , articles by Gresham and Sack. The Enduring Debate , article by V.O. Key.