PLS 101 American Government and Politics

CORE 42 MOTR Number: MOTR POSC 101 American Government
Credits: 3
Lec 3 Lab 0 Practicum 0
Tier Rate: Tier I
This introductory course familiarizes students with American and Missouri government constitutions, institutions, policies and processes. Students develop an understanding of the foundations, environment, and principles of democracy with key concepts about voting, political parties, campaigns, and interactions between the branches of government. The course emphasis is on the values, rights, and responsiblities that shape public decision making of active and informed citizens in the American political system. This course meets instruction requirements (Missouri Revised Statute 170.011.1) in the Constitution of the United States and the state of Missouri.