Introduction to American Government and Politics

Course Calendar

November 1 – November 30
American Government and Politics
8:30 – 9:20 MWF in Administration 435
Calendar last updated on September 9
November 2 (Friday)
* Note: No Class: Conference
* Holiday: All Souls Day
November 5 (Monday)
* Note: No Class: Conference
November 7 (Wednesday)
* Discussion Topic: Public Policy: Policy Process
* Read for today: SSB: Chapter 13
November 9 (Friday)
* Discussion Topic: Domestic Policy
November 12 (Monday)
* Discussion Topic: Foreign Policy
* Read for today: SSB: Chapter 14
* Holiday: Veteran's Day (Observed)
November 14 (Wednesday)
* Discussion Topic: Foreign Policy
* Read for today: Tocqueville. Democracy in America. Vol 1. Ch 14
* Read for today: Tocqueville. Democracy in America. Vol 2. S 4. Ch 8
November 16 (Friday)
* Discussion Topic: Democracy
November 19 (Monday)
* Discussion Topic: Direct vs. Representative
* Discussion Topic: Delegate vs. Trustee
November 21 (Wednesday)
* Note: Thanksgiving
* Holiday: Thanksgiving Recess: No Classes
November 23 (Friday)
* Note: Thanksgiving
* Holiday: Thanksgiving Recess: No Classes
November 26 (Monday)
* Discussion Topic: Structure Functionalism
* Read for today: SSB: Chapter 7
November 28 (Wednesday)
* Discussion Topic: Political Parties and Interest Groups
* Read for today: SSB: Chapter 6
November 30 (Friday)
* Discussion Topic: Public Opinion and Polls
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Today:
April 4, 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)