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CAMPBELL POL 229 - Introduction to National Government

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Introduction to National Government *Syllabus Overview*General Course ObjectivesGrading Criteria: Total GRADE Points = 100 point scale:Letter Grades:Research Project:Research Project=> Questions:Thesis Statement & more guidanceAttendance:Campbell University’s Purpose, Mission, and Policies:Textbook & Reading Materials:Course Outline- Part I: Context of American Politics (Chapters 1-5)Course Outline Chapter 1 Learning Objectives:Parts I & II Course Requirements and Learning ActivitiesCourse Schedule- Part I: (see Syllabus for details)Course Schedule- Part II (see Syllabus for details)Course Schedule - Parts III & IV & Additional InformationChapter 1 overviewSources of Political ConflictConflict in the Political CommunityGovernments Manage Political ConflictLegitimacyThe Tools of Coercive ForceRoles of Legitimacy & ForceRulesStructural RulesSources of Structural Rules:Policy Rules:The Biased Nature of RulesExample: History of Rules of Voting=> Evolving Changes in the Rules:Chapter 1 Summary:Summary Overview- Putting it all together:Key Terms Summary:Readings for Class 2a (for next Monday):Election 2000Slide 35Election 2000: A Bitter RaceSlide 37Slide 38The U.S. Supreme Court hears Bush v. GoreCircuit Court Judge N. Saul Sanders hears Gore on hand recountsThe Florida Supreme Court Rules on Judge SandersThe U.S. Supreme Courts Ends it AllHow America Counts the VoteFederal Election: Local PowerFairness or Partisan Politics?Counting the VoteThe Sloppy Dems ThesisPossible Solutions & ProblemsHow the College WorksHow the College Works (con’t.)The 22nd AmendmentTraditionFDRPassing the 22nd AmendmentIntroduction to National Government*Syllabus Overview*•National Government is a semester long survey: –American Federal Government system–Introductory study of the U.S. constitutional framework–Role and context of American political process–Key individuals & groups•directly and indirectly influence US political process•Second half of the study concentrates on the examination of:–U.S. Government institutions –Their role in formulating US public policyGeneral Course Objectives–Acquire knowledge & interest in American political system:–Develop understanding of Fed Government & its institutions–Examine political & social context of politics–Examine the constitution & its guaranteed freedoms–Analyze role of government in domestic & foreign policy–Develop & reinforce reading, writing, and verbal skills*Grading Criteria: Total GRADE Points = 100 point scale:–Meaningful Participation•Discussion of assigned Learning Objectives–(preparation/contribution/attendance)•Quiz & RP Thesis Statement => 10 points–Test I (Key Terms Part I) => 10 "–Midterm Exam (Parts I & II) => 20 "–Test II (Key Terms Part III) => 10 "–Research Paper Project* •(8-10 pages: due last class meeting) => 20 "–Final Exam (Parts I, II, III, & IV) => + 30 “–Possible accumulated points => 100 total pointsLetter Grades:•Total accumulated points => letter grade– 100-90 points = A– 89-80 points = B – 79-70 points = C– 69-60 points = DResearch Project: •8-10 page double-spaced typed paper–Based on student's own research and analysis•Select & thoroughly research, examine and answer =>–One of the political, economic, or social questions below:Research Project=> Questions: •1. Senate Approval Process of Presidential Judicial Nominees (The “Nuclear Option”)•2. Supreme Court’s “Balance of Judicial Philosophy”•3. Iraqi Exit Strategy (Should we have one?)•(See paragraph IX of Syllabus for details)Thesis Statement & more guidance•Clearly state your thesis and rationale•Objectively analyze both sides of issue(s) identified•Present supporting rationale for your conclusion(s)•Submit IAW standard Style Manual & use 4+ sources–(see Syllabus- paragraph IIIC for details)•Write IN YOUR OWN WORDS (Cite all work!) •Due: Week 15b -Turn in at beginning of classAttendance: •Complete attendance is strongly encouraged•Class discussions highlight significant areas of interests–Class discussions/lectures clarify potential tested material•10% of your grade is based in part on class preparation–Student discussion of learning objectives–Quizzes (announced & unannounced) •3 or more absences may result in a lower grade–5 or more will result in failing the course.)–No make-up Quiz or Test will be administered.–No make-up exams w/o a properly excused absenceCampbell University’s Purpose, Mission, and Policies:–Core University Policy Theme: •Provide students with the option of a Christian World view–Described in further detail in the Campbell University Bulletin –Standards and Expectations –(see University Bulletin & paragraph IV of syllabus)Textbook & Reading Materials:•Squire, Peverill & James Lindsay et.al. Dynamics of Democracy- 4th ed. (2006)–(Available at bookstore or: www.atomicdog.com)•Supplemental: –Additional articles and readings as assignedCourse Outline- Part I: Context of American Politics (Chapters 1-5)•Chapter 1- Conflict, Rules, and Change•Chapter 2- The Constitution•Chapter 3- The Social Context of American Politics•Chapter 4- Civil Liberties•Chapter 5- Civil RightsCourse Outline Chapter 1 Learning Objectives:•Be prepared to discuss, analyze, and be tested on each chapter’s Learning Objectives & Key Terms as identified and discussed in the Text and highlighted in Bold Print below:•Chapter 1- Conflict, Rules, & Change- Learning Objectives:–(1). Define Politics and examine the role of conflict & its roots in US political process.–(2). Explain government's role in managing conflict, and why its citizens comply.–(3). Contrast government's structural rules and policy rules.–(4). Examine the bias character of the rules.–(5). Examine the changing rules of government.–(6). Summarize overall objectives of the text (Parts I-IV): Political Context, Individual & Groups, Institutions, PolicyParts I & II Course Requirements and Learning Activities •Classroom discussions and learning objectives: •Be prepared to discuss: –all key terms (KT) & learning objectives prior to class.•Reading Assignments and student preparation: (Refer to schedule in Syllabus)Course Schedule- Part I:(see Syllabus for details)•Week 1: Introduction to Text & Chapter 1-Dynamics of Politics: –Class 1:


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