This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology.
This class requires in-person meetings and the use of Canvas. In-person meetings will take place on Wednesdays from 12:40 pm - 1:55 pm at Ocean Campus. Students will also complete coursework in Canvas, which must be accessed using an internet enabled device. This class is part of CityOnline and is 16 weeks. For course details, students must check the instructor's website. All required readings and materials are available at no cost online in canvas.