At the conclusion of this course, students will be:
1. Familiar with the leading classical works and authors in American politics.
2. Able to compare the theories and research findings associated with the study of
   political participation in the United States.
3. Able to describe and critically analyze the research on the workings of the three
   branches of the U.S. government.

1. Political participation
   a.  Voting and elections
   b.  Political parties
   c.  Interest groups
   d.  Other forms of participation

2. Political institutions
   a.  Legislatures
   b.  Executives
   c.  The legal system

3. Policy making

All academic work must meet the standards contained in "A Culture of Honesty."  
Students are responsible for informing themselves about these standards before 
performing academic work.  The penalties for academic dishonesty are severe and 
ignorance is not an acceptable defense.  Also note that the course syllabus is a 
general plan for the course and that deviations announced to the class by the 
instructor may be necessary.  (www.uga.edu/ovpi/academic_honesty/academic_honesty.htm).