GOVT 2305 Federal Government: Federal Constitution and Topics

Course Information

Course Description

Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights. Note: GOVT 2305 will complete the Texas requirement in government for those who already have three semester hours in U.S. Government and need three additional semester hours that include the government, history and constitution of Texas. Students who have taken a government course at another college or university should contact an advisor or the Department of Social Sciences before enrolling in a Del Mar College government course.

Assessment Levels

R3, E3, M1

CIP Code

45.1002

Credits (SCH)

3

Lecture-Lab-SCH

(3-0-3)