Introduction to American Government

Authors

Melanie Smith-Johnson, Southern University and A&M CollegeFollow
George Amedee, Southern University at New Orleans
Glen Krutz, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
James Gilley, Nicholls State University
Kenya Jackson, Delgado Community College
Sylvie Waskiewicz

Document Type

OER Course

Abstract

In this course, we will discuss how the American Governmental system is set up, operates, and functions. Additionally, you are going to become more aware of how the US government interacts with your everyday life. After taking this class, students should have a basic understanding of governmental and constitutional construction, as well as how the various branches of the US government operate. Students will also become aware of current events and the impact that trends in US politics have on reaction to these events.

Description

• Pressbooks textbook

• MoodleNet

• Canvas Commons

Publication Date

2022

Comments

Dr. Melanie Johnson is a Southern University and A&M College Appointed Faculty Member who participated in the Board of Regents, LOUIS Consortia Interactive OER for Dual Enrollment: Course: CPOL 2013, Introduction to American Government. Subject: Political Science

Recommended Citation

Introduction to American Government Copyright © 2022 by LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted. American Government (2e – Second Edition) by OpenStax and Lumen Learning is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted. American Government (3e) by OpenStax is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You can access the text for free at https://openstax.org/ books/american-government-3e/pages/1-introduction.