PSCI 2200
Introduction to U.S. Politics
An examination of several important aspects of the U.S. political system, including separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism.
Topics
- separation of powers
- checks and balances
- federalism
Course catalogue
2024
Readings
- January 29 Civil Rights I-pre Civil War through Reconstruction Textbook, Ch. 5
Undated
Readings
- January 15 US Constitution and Federalism Textbook, Chs. 2, 3 January 22 Civil Liberties Textbook, Ch. 4 January 29 Civil Rights I Textbook, Ch. 5 February 5 Civil Rights II (continued)
- January 22 Civil Liberties Textbook, Ch. 4 January 29 Civil Rights I Textbook, Ch. 5 February 5 Civil Rights II (continued) Module II-Institutions February 12 Congress Part I
- March 11 Supreme Court and Federal-level courts Texbook, Ch. 13 Module III Political Behavior March 18 Political Parties Textbook, Ch. 9 March 25 Voting and Elections
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing. Lectures two hours a week, tutorial one hour a week.