Introduction to American Government
Course Description
Course Typically Offered
Most 冈本视频 classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.
Credit for Prior Learning
What will I learn?
- Explore American political culture
- Explore citizenship responsibilities
- Analyze types of governments
- Examine Democratic principles
- Identify functions and purpose of government
- Explore the philosophers and documents that influence the development of the Constitution
- Explore the principles of separation of powers and checks and balances
- Analyze civil liberties
- Trace the development of Civil Rights
- Explain the election process in the United States
- Explore the two-party system and the role of third parties in the United States
- Analyze the influence of media in the political process
- Explore the role of interest groups
- Differentiate the types of public opinion in the American political process
- Summarize the structure, functions and responsibilities of Congress
- Summarize the organization, functions and responsibilities of the Executive Branch
- Summarize the organization, functions and responsibilities of the federal judiciary
- Differentiate among federal, state and local government functions and responsibilities
Class Details
- Class Number:
- 21907
- Delivery:
- Online
- Term:
- Spring 2025
- Session:
- 8W1
- Instructors:
- Lance Kelley
- Date Range:
- -
Class Notes
This is an Online class that can be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinefaq.
The required digital course materials will be accessible via BlackBoard on or just prior to the first day of class. The fee for the materials is included as part of the ‘Digital Material Access Fee’ on your tuition statement. The optional purchase of a print version of the textbook is available through the 冈本视频 Bookstore.
The required digital course materials will be accessible via Canvas on or just prior to the first day of class. The fee for the materials is included as part of the ‘Digital Material Access Fee’ on your tuition statement. The optional purchase of a print version of the textbook is available through the 冈本视频 Bookstore.
Meeting Times
Dates | Day(s) / Time | Location(s) |
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01/21/25 - 03/17/25 |
Anytime
Anytime |
Online
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* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost