POLS1020-I American National Government (Spring 2024)
Course Details
Section will be taught totally online with no scheduled class meetings. Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris University email account. Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.
Session, Dates: 1 (01/16/2024 - 05/03/2024)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
Room:
Seats Available: No Seats 0 Waiting
Credits: 3
Course Description
This course is a basic course in the structure, principles, and functions of American political institutions through which the people of the United States govern themselves. The federal government is emphasized, and the course examines the following topics: The American Presidency, Congress, the Supreme Court, executive power, legislative power, civil liberties, elections, politics, voting theories, constitutional law, public opinion, ideology, social cleavages and forecasting elections.
3 Credits
Course Materials
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Justin P. DePlato, Ph.D.
deplato@rmu.edu
412-397-5912 phone
412-397-6044 fax
Wheatley Center 226
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Associate Professor of Political Science
Social Sciences
deplato@rmu.edu
412-397-5912 phone
412-397-6044 fax
Wheatley Center 226
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