U.S. Government and Politics - PLS 135
Distance Learning
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Term
- PLS 135 - U.S. Government and Politics
- 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.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
Scheduled at
Blue Ridge
Brightpoint
Camp
Central Virginia
Danville
Eastern Shore
Germanna
Laurel Ridge
Mountain Empire
Mountain Gateway
New River
Northern Virginia
Patrick & Henry
Piedmont Virginia
Rappahannock
Reynolds
Tidewater
Virginia Highlands
Virginia Peninsula
Virginia Western
Wytheville