American Politics

POLITICAL SCIENCE 101B

This course is fully online and fully asynchronous. The second term of the Trump presidency begins amid international turmoil, the lingering effects of a global pandemic, and growing economic discontent among Americans. Polarization is straining American institutions, while a president willing to challenge political norms occupies an office at the height of its institutional strength. This course examines how we arrived at this moment and explores the future of American politics. We begin by studying the institutional foundations of the American political system. After introducing core principles of political science, we will analyze the structure, operation, and evolution of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. In the second part of the course, we shift our focus to forces outside the Constitution's framework, including public opinion, the media, elections, political parties, and interest groups. Finally, we return to the nation's founding to examine civil rights, civil liberties, and federalism-principles that continue to shape American democracy.
Course Attributes: EN S; BU BA; AS SSC; FA SSC; AR SSC; UC PSA

Section 21

American Politics
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Section 01

American Politics
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Section A

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Section B

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Section C

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Section D

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Section E

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Section F

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Section G

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Section H

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Section I

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Section J

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Section K

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Section L

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Section M

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Section N

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Section O

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