PLSC 122 - Amer Gov 2-Policy Making

Careful examination of the institutions of American national government and its policies. How the legislative, executive, and judicial branches work with–and against–each other to shape public policy. Explores the labyrinth of the bureaucracy. The complex interactions of these political structures are illustrated with current events. Considerable time is given to the resulting policies on the budget, the economy, technology, health care, welfare, military, foreign relations, and issues of gender and equality. This course meets General Education requirements: Social Awareness Foundations and Race/Ethnicity/GenderIssues and new Fall 2017 Self and Society Foundations and U.S. Diversity. Typically Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Level: UG
Credit Hours: 3

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Department: SBSC