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2025-2026 Catalog/Student Handbook 
    
2025-2026 Catalog/Student Handbook

PLS 135 - U.S. Government and Politics


3 credit(s)
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. Offered as a dual enrollment (concurrent) course.

Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

3 credits