The purpose of this course is to prepare students to participate in exercising their political responsibilities as thoughtful and informed citizens. This course will focus on the origins, development, structure, and functions of government in the United States of America. Topics of study will include the constitutional framework, federalism, the three branches of government and the federal bureaucracy, civil rights and liberties, political participation, and the political behavior of the American public. While the main focus of this course is on the federal government, additional attention will also be paid to state and local governments in Pennsylvania. Primary and secondary sources will be used as well to reinforce the concepts presented in this course.
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