POS - Political Science
(Offered fall, spring, and summer). In this course, students will investigate how the national government is structured and how the American constitutional republic operates. It covers the philosophical and historical foundations of American government, including but not limited to: the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution and its amendments, and The Federalist Papers. The course examines the branches of government and the government's laws, policies, and programs. It also examines the ways in which citizens participate in their government and ways their government responds to citizens.
(Offered fall, spring, and summer). In this course, students will investigate how the national government is structured and how the American constitutional republic operates. It covers the philosophical and historical foundations of American government, including but not limited to: the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution and its amendments, and The Federalist Papers. The course examines the branches of government and the government's laws, policies, and programs. It also examines the ways in which citizens participate in their government and ways their government responds to citizens.
(Offered fall and spring). The course is a study of state and local forms of government and the dynamics of governmental administrative processes. The State of Florida is used as an example of activities and patterns common within state-level governance. The responsibilities of local government at the county and city levels are explored as well.
(Offered fall and spring). The course is a study of state and local forms of government and the dynamics of governmental administrative processes. The State of Florida is used as an example of activities and patterns common within state-level governance. The responsibilities of local government at the county and city levels are explored as well.