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Nov 23, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PLS 135 - U.S. Government and Politics
- credits 3
Teaches the political structure, processes, institutions, and policymaking of the US national government. Focuses on the three branches of government, their interrelationships, and how they shape policy. Addresses federalism; civil liberties and civil rights; political socialization and participation; public opinion, the media; interest groups; political parties; elections; and policymaking. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Note(s): PLS 135 can be used to meet a requirement in the Virginia Passport milestone and the Uniform Certificate of General Studies.
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