AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

Thomas Jefferson and the Spirit of 1776
THE AMERICAN STATE PAPERS

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POL 2233 American Government (3)

American Government begins with an review founding charters of the New England and Southern colonies and their emergence from Christian Commonwealths to become secular democratic states by a including a thorough examination of the Federalist Papers, Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.

The main body of the course is devoted to a study of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government, the separation of powers (checks and balances), federalism, monetary-fiscal policy, civil rights-liberties and landmark Supreme Court cases. The course ends with an examination of the current global environment, international institutions and evolving American foreign policy.

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Selected American State Papers:
   

Selected Excerpts: Washington, Adams, Franklin, Jefferson, Madison
The Federalist Papers: (excerpts)
Landmark Supreme Court Cases

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