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1220 Coffeen St Watertown, NY 13601-1897
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Status: Active
SUNY ID: 91800
Full Title: Introduction to American Government
Level: Lower Division (UG)
CIP: 4510 Political Science and Government

POL 121
Intro to American Government

3 credits

This course is an introduction to the American political system, including the Constitutional framework; legislative, executive, and judicial functions; as well as the nature of American political parties, interest groups, public opinion, social movements, political economy, and the role each plays in contemporary American life. Prerequisite: None. 3 cr. 3 Lec.