American Government
A political science course at Arizona Christian University.
Course Description
This course focuses on the historical background, structure, organization, and functioning of the American government, specifically the three institutions of the federal government (Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Presidency). The course will trace the creation, development, and operation of each branch of government from its Constitutional beginnings until today. Required for all political science majors.
Taught By
Offered 2026-2027: Fall Traditional · 2026-2027: Spring Traditional.
Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Learning Outcomes
Engage the Course Material
Build a working understanding of american government as the course's central subject.
Apply Discipline Methods
Use the methods, vocabulary, and frameworks of the discipline to address course problems.
Connect Course Content
Connect this course's content to broader work in the discipline and related fields.
Demonstrate Course Competencies
Demonstrate the specific competencies the course is designed to develop.
Biblical Worldview Connection
A Biblical Worldview takes political and civic life seriously as the arena where convictions meet practice. This course engages its material with that seriousness in view.
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