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                | POL - 120 American Government Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0  Credit Hours: 3
 When Offered: Fall, Spring
 
 Prerequisite(s): None
 Corequisite(s): None
 Local Prerequisite(s): None
 Local Co-requisite(s): None
 
 This course is a study of the origins, development, structure, and functions of American government. Topics include the constitutional framework, federalism, the three branches of government including the bureaucracy, civil rights and liberties, political participation and behavior, and policy process. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and participatory processes of the American political system. *This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course in Social/Behavioral Sciences (AA/AS).*
 
 
 
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