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GOVT 2305 - FEDERAL GOVERNMENT - FEDERAL CONSTITUTION & TOPICS
Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights.
Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights.
Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United States.
Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system.
Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice.
Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government.
Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political parties in the political system.
Analyze the election process.
Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
Analyze issues, and policies in U.S. politics.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
Restrictions:
Must be TSI Complete for Reading
GOVT 2306 - TEXAS GOVERNMENT - TEXAS CONSTITUTION TOPICS
Origin and development of the Texas constitution, structure and powers of state and local government, federalism and inter-governmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy, and the political culture of Texas.
Origin and development of the Texas constitution, structure and powers of state and local government, federalism and inter-governmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy, and the political culture of Texas.
Meets Core Curriculum Requirement
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Explain the origin and development of the Texas Constitution.
Describe state and local political systems and their relationship with the federal government.
Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice in Texas.
Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Texas government.
Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political parties in Texas.
Analyze the state and local election process.
Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
Restrictions:
Must be TSI Complete for Reading