Essentials of U.S. & California Government provides a basic understanding of the functioning of government in the United States. This publication focuses on the way political scientists study government, and the theory and models that explain the outcomes we observe. As you move through this course, keep an eye on current events in government and how they relate to the concepts you’re examining in your readings and assignments.
Chapter 1: Interactive Exercise
Chapter 2: An Introductory Conversation between John Locke and Lean-Jacques Rousseau
Chapter 3: Civil Liberties
Chapter 4: Elections
Chapter 5: Political Parties
Chapter 6: Public Opinion in American Politics
Chapter 7: Midterm Exam
Chapter 8: Legislative Branch
Chapter 9: Executive Branch
Chapter 10: The Judicial Branch
Chapter 11: Economic Policy
Chapter 12: Midterm Exam
Chapter 13: Day 1: Declaration of Independence + Rights & Liberties
Chapter 14: Day 3: Processes, Checks, & Balances
Chapter 15: Final Exam