POLI 110

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American Government and Politics

Political Science College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Origin and development of federal Constitution; national, state, and local governments and politics.

When Taught

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Note

Additional seats for specific sections may be available to Freshman Mentoring participants through envelopes. Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu

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Analyze and Contextualize Current Events

Learning Outcome

  Analyze current events in American politics using Political Science concepts.

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Describe Constitutional Provisions

Learning Outcome

  Describe the most important constitutional provisions in American national government and how they have changed over time.

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Explain Individuals' Roles in American Government

Learning Outcome

  Explain the role individuals play in American government and what factors influence their behavior.

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Assess American Political Institutions

Learning Outcome

  Assess the functions and interactions of American political institutions.

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Learn to Participate Effectively in Political Process

Learning Outcome

  Evaluate how you as an individual can effectively participate in the political process.