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 is part of CityOnline and has a shorter semester (16 Weeks). This class requires live online meetings (zoom) and the use of Canvas. Live online meetings take place on Mondays from 12:40 pm-1:30 pm and require the use of CityZoom, Zoom’s web conferencing platform in Canvas, using an internet enabled device. Some coursework will require the use of Canvas. For course details, students must check the instructor's website. For more information about CityOnline, please visit the CityOnline website.