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Political Science 101: Intro to Political Science

Offered By: Study.com

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Course Description

Overview

Political Science 101 has been evaluated and recommended for 3 semester hours and may be transferred to over 2,000 colleges and universities. With this self-paced course, you get engaging lessons, expert instructors who make even the most challenging political science topics simple, and an excellent resource for getting a head start on your degree.

Syllabus

  • Ch 1. Basic Terms and Concepts of Political Science
  • Ch 2. Political Ideologies and Philosophy
  • Ch 3. Forms of Government
  • Ch 4. Electoral Systems
  • Ch 5. The Branches of Government
  • Ch 6. US Federal Bureaucracy
  • Ch 7. The History & Role of Political Parties
  • Ch 8. Interest Groups in Politics
  • Ch 9. Mass Media and Politics
  • Ch 10. Political Culture, Public Opinion & Civic Behavior
  • Ch 11. Public and Social Policy
  • Ch 12. Fiscal Policy in Government & the Economy
  • Ch 13. Foreign Policy, Defense Policy & Government
  • Ch 14. Concepts of International Relations
  • Ch 15. Theories of International Relations
  • Ch 16. International Actors in Political Science
  • Ch 17. International Law in Politics
  • Ch 18. Global Issues and Politics
  • Ch 19. Studying for Political Science 101

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