Political Science POLS

POLS C1000 American Government and Politics

Units

4

Hours

4.00 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

POLS 110

Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass

Notes: Formerly POSC 101 & 102

This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. The course also examines the historical roots of both the U.S. Constitution and American institutions, as well as the historical evolutions of American civil liberties & rights, the historical and contemporary party systems and elections and campaigns in national and California politics.

Offered: Fall 2026 (9 sections) · Spring 2027 (9 sections)