| Program Detail |
: An introductory analysis of the structure and operations of the American political system, primarily at the national level, this course examines the basic workings of the Constitution and the institutions of the federal government (Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, and the judiciary).
The American system of electoral politics (including parties, interest groups, social movements, public opinion, and participation), and several areas of public policy (defense, foreign policy, civil liberties, civil rights, the rights of minorities, social spending, welfare reform, and the political aspects of the economic system). Discussions are organized around theoretical questions of democracy and justice.
Supervised final examination.
A knowledge of American history and institutions is required of students graduating from the University of California. This requirement may be satisfied in varying ways on the several campuses of the University. Some combination of the Online courses: History of the United States XB7A, XB7B, and the Online or Independent Learning version of Introduction to American Politics XB1 will fulfill the requirement on most campuses. Students who wish to use UC Berkeley Extension Online courses for this purpose should determine specifically which are acceptable on the campus they are attending.
History of the United States XB7A or Introduction to American Politics XB1 satisfies the California State Department of Education teaching credential requirement for knowledge of the provisions and principles of the Constitution. |
