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2025-2026 Credit Course Catalog

PLT 151 - United States Government


3 Credits
Lecture: 3

United States Government examines our system of federal government, emphasizing its origin, principles, organizations and processes. Students also discuss the U.S. Constitution; contemporary political issues facing our nation; and the changing relationship between the federal and state governments. The course includes a discussion of how the institutions of our government interact.

Note: This course requires intermediate reading, intermediate writing and basic math.What does this mean?   

Articulation: 1.1 (IAI): S5 900

Prerequisite: None
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