Introduction to American Government and Politics

Course Calendar

September 1 – September 30
American Government and Politics
8:30 – 9:20 MWF in Administration 435
Calendar last updated on September 9
September 3 (Monday)
* Note: Labor Day
* Holiday: Labor Day
* Holiday: Labor Day: No Classes
September 5 (Wednesday)
* Major assignment due today:
Write five hypotheses
* Discussion Topic: Discuss/Critique your hypotheses
September 7 (Friday)
* Major assignment due today:
What is the purpose of government?
* Discussion Topic: Introduction to Political Theory
September 10 (Monday)
* Discussion Topic: Purpose = Support Justice
* Discussion Topic: Purpose = Ensure Equality
September 12 (Wednesday)
* Discussion Topic: Purpose = Create Strength
* Discussion Topic: Purpose = Protect
* Discussion Topic: The State of Nature
* Read for today: SSB: Chapter 1
* Note: Mass of the Holy Spirit
September 14 (Friday)
* Discussion Topic: The Constitutional Tradition
* Read for today: The Articles of Confederation
* Read for today: SSB: Chapter 2
September 17 (Monday)
* Discussion Topic: The Articles of Confederation
* Read for today: SSB: Chapter 10
* Read for today: Article II (Constitution)
September 19 (Wednesday)
* Discussion Topic: The Executive: Original Intent
* Read for today: SSB: Chapter 11
September 21 (Friday)
* Discussion Topic: The Bureaucracy
* Discussion Topic: Electoral College
* Read for today: Article I (Constitution)
* Read for today: SSB: Chapter 9
September 24 (Monday)
* Discussion Topic: The Congress: Original Intent
September 26 (Wednesday)
* Discussion Topic: Lawmaking Process
September 28 (Friday)
* Discussion Topic: Budgetary Process
* Read for today: SSB: Chapter 12
* Read for today: Article III (Constitution)
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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)