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POLS C1000 - American Government and Politics

3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for English 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. 

(formerly POLI 1)


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