AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

 


Thomas Jefferson and the Spirit of 1776
THE AMERICAN STATE PAPERS

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POL 2233 American Government (3)

American Government begins with a review of the founding charters of several New England and Southern colonies and their emergence from Christian Commonwealths to become secular democratic states followed by a thorough examination of the Federalist Papers, Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.

The main body of the course is devoted to a study of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government, the separation of powers (checks and balances), federalism, monetary-fiscal policy, civil rights-liberties and landmark Supreme Court cases. The course ends with an examination of the current global environment, international institutions and evolving American foreign policy.

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Selected American State Papers:
   

Selected Excerpts: Washington, Adams, Franklin, Jefferson, Madison
The Federalist Papers: (excerpts)
Landmark Supreme Court Cases

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