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PSC 101 Section 001 Professor Jerry Simich Introduction to American Politics Office: Wright B-218 WRI 305 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday Monday-Friday, 7:30-9:30 AM 11:15-12:00 PM & by appointment Phone: 895-1337 or 279-4556 The Course An introduction to the U.S. Political System. The Text Please purchase James Q. Wilson, American Government, Brief Version, 7th edition. Articles on E-Reserve “The Rape of Appalachia” by Michael Shayerson “The Day after Roe” by Jeffrey Rosen “Washington’s Invisible Man” by David Margolick “While Washington Slept” by Mark Hersgaard Online Study Guide politicalscience.college.hmco.com Disability Resource Center If you have a documented disability that may require assistance, you will need to contact the LES for coordination in your academic accommodations. Disability Service is located within the Learning Enhancement Service (LES), in the Reynolds Student Services Complex, Room 137. The phone number is 702-895-0866 or TTD 702-895-0652. Academic Dishonesty Any attempt to cheat on an examination or to present someone else’s work as your own for a written assignment will be subject to the most sever penalty the University allows. Religious Holidays and Absences If you miss a class or exam because of a religious holiday that you observe, you will have the opportunity to make up the missed work. You must notify the instructor at least 2 weeks prior to the examination. Official Extracurricular Activity If the date of any of the examinations conflicts with an official extracurricular activity, notify the instructor at least 2 weeks prior to the examination and provide official written notification no less than 1 week prior to the examination.Topics, Reading Assignments and Exam Dates I. What we should know about American Government Text, Chapter 1 * “The Rape of Appalachia,” on E-Reserve. Summarize and comment upon this article for an in-class essay on Monday, June 12th II. The Constitution Text, Chapter 2 * III. Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Text, Chapter 3 * “The Day after Roe,” on E-Reserve * Thursday, June 14th, Exam 1 covers * above IV. Federalism Text, Chapter 4 # V. Political Parties and Interest Groups Text, Chapter 6 # “Washington’s Invisible Man,” on E-Reserve # VI. Campaigns and Elections Text, Chapter 7 # Wednesday, June 21st, Exam 2 covers # above VII. Congress Text, Chapter 8 (3) “While Washington Slept,” on E-Reserve (3) VIII. The Presidency Text, Chapter 9 (3) Thursday, June 29th, Exam 3 covers (3) above IX. The Judiciary Text, Chapter 11 (F) X. Making Foreign and Military Policy Text, Chapter 13 (F) XI. Nevada Government Handout (F) Friday, July 7th, Final Exam covers (F)


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