Plattsburgh
101 Broad Street Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2681
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The following is fulfilled by this course:
- Social Sciences
- US History and Civic Engagement
Plattsburgh has listed this a core course in the following categories:
The core course can be applied to following SUNY Transfer Paths:
PSC 100
US National Politics
How does the American political system work? Why was it divided into Congress, the Presidency, and the Judiciary, and how has it evolved? In this course, students learn about the constitutional, political, and social aspects of the American political system. This includes the structure and functions of Congress, the Presidency, and the Supreme Court, key political issues, how policy decisions are made, and how to be more effective citizens in a representative democracy.Liberal ArtsSemester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring.