2024 - 2025 DCC Catalog 
  
    Dec 11, 2024  
2024 - 2025 DCC Catalog

PLS 135 - U.S. Government and Politics


Credit Hours: 3

Teaches the political structure, processes, institutions, and policymaking of the US national government. Focuses on the three branches of government, their interrelationships, and how they shape policy. Addresses federalism; civil liberties and civil rights; political socialization and participation; public opinion, the media; interest groups; political parties; elections; and policymaking. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.

Prerequisites: None
Lecture Hours: 3
Passport Transfer Course: This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.