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Apr 20, 2024
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PREP 024 - U.S. Contemporary Issues II
A study of relevant topics affecting U.S. domestic policy issues may include education, the environment, health care, crime, and the economy. Includes study of U.S. Constitution and the federal government. S/U grade option. Counts toward high school U.S. II and/or Contemporary World Problems credit.
Prerequisite Orientation and advising are required before taking this course.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze the purpose and organization of U.S. government and laws.
- Explain the organization of government at the federal, state and local levels including the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
- Describe individual rights and their accompanying responsibilities at the local, state, and national levels.
- Explain the Bill of Rights and describe some of the individual rights guaranteed by this document.
- Analyze opposing arguments on current domestic (U.S.) issues.
- Explain how various stakeholders’ opinions, including corporations, government agencies, and the public, influence public policy.
- Analyze the role of government as a participant in the U.S. economy through taxation, spending, and policy setting.
- Communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
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