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Intro to Political Science

Social SciencesSchool of Humanities/Social Sciences

Learning Objectives

 1.      Define and evaluate assertions about fundamental political concepts and systems of government.  

 

 2.      Examine role of the citizen in a representative democracy. 

 

 3.      Identify and evaluate the rationales for decision-making:  legitimacy, sovereignty, and authority. 

 

 4.      Recognize the central concepts and language used in political science.  Demonstrate these according to the study of the institutions, policies, and ideals of governments.