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American Politics

Social & Behavioral Sciences Division
GeneralMSLOsCourse Requisites

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes

  1. (Comprehension Level) Associate specific political and military events with the appropriate historical figures and the correct historical era. (CSLO 2)

  2. (Evaluation Level) Compare and contrast the functions, duties, and responsibilities of the 3 branches of government. (CSLO 4)

  3. (Comprehension Level) Describe and explain the organizational structure of the federal government as established by the US Constitution. (CSLO 2)

  4. (Analysis Level) Differentiate between the various political ideologies and theories that formed the basis of the US Constitution. (CSLO 2, 4)

  5. (Analysis Level) Explain the amendment process and analyze the impact of specific amendments on the development of the United States. (CSLO 2, 4)

  6. (Analysis Level) Differentiate and explain the political theories and ideologies that are the basis for the political parties in the US. (CSLO 2, 4)

  7. (Analysis Level) Examine the influence and contributions of the media and lobbyist groups on national politics. (CSLO 1, 4)

  8. (Comprehension Level) Identify and explain specific social, religious, cultural, minority and gender related contributions to the American governmental system. (CSLO 1)