Introduction to American Government and Politics

Course Calendar

October 1 – October 31
American Government and Politics
8:30 – 9:20 MWF in Administration 435
Calendar last updated on September 9
October 1 (Monday)
* Discussion Topic: The Judiciary: Original Intent
October 3 (Wednesday)
* Discussion Topic: US Court Structure
* Discussion Topic: Momentous Court Cases
* Read for today: SSB: Chapter 4
* Major assignment due today:
US Supreme Court Paper
October 5 (Friday)
* Discussion Topic: Civil Liberties
October 8 (Monday)
* Discussion Topic: Civil Liberties
* Read for today: SSB: Chapter 5
* Holiday: Columbus Day
* Holiday: Lailat Ul Qadr
October 10 (Wednesday)
* Discussion Topic: Civil Rights
October 12 (Friday)
* Discussion Topic: Civil Rights
* Read for today: Constitution (Entirity)
* Read for today: The Majesty of the Law (O'Connor)
October 15 (Monday)
* Note: Fall Break
* Holiday: Fall Break: No Classes
* Note: Mid-Semester's grade reports due
October 17 (Wednesday)
* Note: Fall Break
* Holiday: Fall Break: No Classes
October 19 (Friday)
* Note: Fall Break
* Holiday: Fall Break: No Classes
October 22 (Monday)
* Discussion Topic: The Rest of the Constitution
October 24 (Wednesday)
* Discussion Topic: Review
October 26 (Friday)
* Examination: First Examination
* Read for today: SSB: Chapter 8
* Note: Last day to withdraw with a 'W'
October 29 (Monday)
* Discussion Topic: Campaigns, Elections, and Voting Behavior
* Holiday: Cumhuriyet Bayramı
October 31 (Wednesday)
* Discussion Topic: Campaigns, Elections, and Voting Behavior
* Holiday: Samhain
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Today:
April 3, 2025
Major Assignments:
i*Scavenger Hunt
i*Write five hypotheses
i*What is the purpose of government?
i*US Supreme Court Paper
i*Political Leanings
Quizzes and Exams:
*First Examination
*Second Examination (8:00–9:40)