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The document outlines a course on American government and politics, detailing its objectives to familiarize students with the U.S. government structure, key political processes, and policy formation. It includes a weekly schedule, required readings, and course assignments aimed at deepening understanding of federalism, civil rights, and the role of political parties. Additionally, the document specifies grading criteria for various assignments and assessments to measure student performance.

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POL 110 – Student Notes COURSE DESCRIPTION This course serves as an introduction to American government and politics. It is designed to familiarize students with the origins and evolution of American national government, its basic institutions, and its fundamental decision-making processes with regard to domestic and foreign policy. It covers the basic terms and facts relating to government, the functions and development of the U.S. branches of government, including the role of parties and interest groups, and the value preferences within American society which affect the formation of public policy. It also develops a basic understanding of how federal, state, and local governments interact in the U.S. political system. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Required Resources Wilson, J. Q., DiIulio, J. J., & Bose M. (2014). American government: Brief version. (11th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage. Supplemental Resources Books Barber, J. D. (1985). The presidential character. (3rd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall. King, A. (1990). The new American political system. Washington, DC: American Enterprise Institute. Sidlow, E., & Henschen, B. (2011) GOVT. (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: 4LTR Press/Cengage. Wilson, J. Q., & Dilolio, J. J. (2011). American government: Institutions and policies. (12th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage. Academic Journals with full-text available in the Strayer University LRC databases
American Journal of Political Science, found in EBSCO Host Daedalus Journal, found in e-Library Policy Studies Journal, found in EBSCO Host and e-Library Political Science Quarterly, found in EBSCO Host National Newspapers with full-text available in the Strayer University LRC databases The Atlanta Constitution-Journal The Boston Globe The Chicago Tribune The Christian Science Monitor The New York Times The Los Angeles Times The Seattle Post-Intelligencer The Wall Street Journal The Washington Post · Database: Proquest Newspapers Database · Note: Numerous newspapers also make articles available on their Web pages. · Note: Additional newspapers are available in the e-Library database. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Identify informed opinions on issues and questions involving the U.S. government, national political processes, policy making, and the notion of democracy. 2. Employ terminology used to study political science and American government. 3. Distinguish between civil rights and civil liberties in the context of Supreme Court protection of freedom of expression. 4. Explain why the separation of powers and federalism became key parts of the Constitution even though they made the system less democratic and less efficient. 5. Develop reasoned written and spoken presentations on issues and questions involving the U.S. government and national
political processes using information in the course. 6. Infer a theory why the U.S. has only two major political parties. 7. Explain why interest groups play such an important role in the American political process. 8. Describe the basic values of American political culture. 9. Explain how the federal system of government works. 10. Explore different perspectives on issues and questions about the U.S. government and national political processes. 11. Describe the importance of an informed, effective citizenship for the national government and political processes. 12. Use concepts from our study of U.S. national government and politics (such as models of democracy) to discuss government and politics in state, local, and international contexts. 13. Examine the evolution of presidential power in military affairs. 14. Use technology and information resources to research issues in the field of U.S. government and politics. 15. Write clearly and concisely about U.S. government and politics using proper writing mechanics. WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode. Certain discussions are tied to scenarios. Please view these scenarios prior to participating in the related discussions. Week Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation Points 1 Preparation · Reading(s) · Chapter 1: What Should We Know About American
Government? · Chapter 2: The Constitution · Scenario Activities · Discussions Evaluation · None 20 2 Preparation · Reading(s) · Chapter 3: Civil Liberties · Chapter 4: Civil Rights · Scenario Activities · Discussions Evaluation · None 20
3 Preparation · Reading(s) · Chapter 5: Federalism · Scenario Activities · Discussions Evaluation · None 20 4 Preparation · Reading(s) · Chapter 6: Public Opinion and the Media · Scenario Activities · Discussions Evaluation · Exam 1: Chapters 1 though 5 20 125 5 Preparation
· Reading(s) · Chapter 7: Political Parties and Interest Groups · Scenario Activities · Discussions Evaluation · None 20 6 Preparation · Reading(s) · Chapter 8: Campaigns and Elections · Scenario Activities · Discussions Evaluation · Assignment 1: What Is Federalism? 20 200 7 Preparation · Reading(s) · Chapter 9: Congress
· Scenario Activities · Discussions Evaluation · None 20 8 Preparation · Reading(s) · Chapter 10: The Presidency · Scenario Activities · Discussions Evaluation · Exam 2: Chapters 6 through 9 20 125 9 Preparation · Reading(s) · Chapter 11: The Bureaucracy · Chapter 12: The Judiciary · Scenario Activities · Discussions Evaluation
· None 20 10 Preparation · Reading(s) · Chapter 13: Making Domestic Policy · Chapter 14: Making Foreign and Military Policy · Scenario Activities · Discussions Evaluation · Assignment 2: Political Parties and the Electoral Process 20 225 11 Preparation · None Activities · Discussions
Evaluation · Exam 3: Chapters 10 through 14 125 GRADING SCALE – UNDERGRADUATE Assignment Total Points % of Grade Assignment 1: What Is Federalism? 200 20% Assignment 2: Political Parties and the Electoral Process 225 22.5% Exam 1: Chapters 1-5 (open book with a 2-hour time limit) (25 questions, worth 5 points apiece) 125 12.5% Exam 2: Chapters 6-9 (open book with a 2-hour time limit) (25 questions, worth 5 points apiece) 125 12.5% Exam 3: Chapters 10-14 (open book with a 2-hour time limit) (25 questions, worth 5 points apiece) 125 12.5% Participation (10 discussions, worth 20 points apiece) Note: Week 11 discussions are not graded. 200
20% Totals 1,000 100% Points Percentage Grade 900 – 1,000 90% – 100% A 800 – 899 80% – 89% B 700 – 799 70% – 79% C 600 – 699 60% – 69% D Below 600 Below 60% F POL 110 – U.S. Government © 2014 Strayer University. All Rights Reserved. This document contains Strayer University Confidential and Proprietary information and may not be copied, further distributed, or otherwise disclosed in whole or in part, without the expressed written permission of Strayer University. POL 110 Student Version 1142 (1054 12-17-2013) FinalPage 1
of 13 Assignment 1: What Is Federalism? Due Week 6 and worth 200 points Write a three to four (3-4) page paper on American federalism in which you: 1. Provide three (3) examples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American political system in place today. 2. Examine three to five (3-5) factors that have allowed the concept of federalism to shape American political behavior. 3. Discuss at least two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the U.S. federal government influences the creation of American policies overall. 4. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites to not qualify as academic resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: · Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. · Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are to: · Determine how the Constitution divides power between the state and federal governments. · Use technology and information resources to research issues in the field of U.S. government and politics. · Write clearly and concisely about U.S. government and politics using proper writing mechanics.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric. Points: 200 Assignment 1: What Is Federalism? Criteria Unacceptable Below 60% F Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D Fair 70-79% C Proficient 80-89% B Exemplary 90-100% A 1. Provide three (3) examples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American political system in place today. Weight: 25% Did not submit or incompletely provided three examples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American political system in place today. Insufficiently provided three examples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American political system in place today. Partially provided three examples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American political system in place today. Satisfactorily provided three examples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American political system in place today.
Thoroughly provided three examples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American political system in place today. 2. Examine three to five (3-5) factors that have allowed the concept of federalism to shape American political behavior. Weight: 25% Did not submit or incompletely examined three to five (3-5) factors that have allowed the concept of federalism to shape American political behavior. Insufficiently examined three to five (3-5) factors that have allowed the concept of federalism to shape American political behavior. Partially examined three to five (3-5) factors that have allowed the concept of federalism to shape American political behavior. Satisfactorily examined three to five (3-5) factors that have allowed the concept of federalism to shape American political behavior. Thoroughly examined three to five (3-5) factors that have allowed the concept of federalism to shape American political behavior. 3. Discuss at least two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the U.S. federal government influences the creation of American policies overall. Weight: 25% Did not submit or incompletely discussed at least two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the U.S. federal government influences the creation of American policies overall. Insufficiently discussed at least two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the U.S. federal government influences the creation of American policies overall. Partially discussed at least two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the U.S. federal
government influences the creation of American policies overall. Satisfactorily discussed at least two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the U.S. federal government influences the creation of American policies overall. Thoroughly discussed at least two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the U.S. federal government influences the creation of American policies overall. 4. Writing / Support for ideas (5%) Never uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas Rarely uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas Partially uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas Mostly uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas Consistently uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas. 5. Writing / Grammar and mechanics (5%) Serious and persistent errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation Numerous errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation Partially free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation Mostly free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation Free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation 6. Writing and Information Literacy / Integration of Sources (5%) Serious errors in the integration of sources, such as intentional or accidental plagiarism or failure to use in-text citations. Sources are rarely integrated using effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, using in-text citations Sources are partially integrated using effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, using in-text citations Sources are mostly integrated using effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, using in-text citations Sources are consistently integrated using effective techniques of
quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, using in-text citations 7. Information Literacy / Crediting Sources in APA (5%) Lack of citations and/or lack of reference section and/or citations don’t correspond to listed references In-text citations and references are given, but not in APA format Partially shows correct (or approximately correct) use of in-text citations, with matching references using APA-format Mostly shows correct use of in-text citations with matching references using APA-format Consistently shows correct use of In-text citations with matching references using APA-format 8. Information Literacy / Research (5%) Quantity and/or quality of sources are unacceptable Too few references and/or references are of poor quality Number of sources is less than expected and/or the quality of sources is questionable. Number of sources is sufficient and the quality of sources is mostly good. Number of sources is sufficient and the quality of sources is good. Assignment 2: Political Parties and the Electoral Process Due Week 10 and worth 225 points Write a three to four (3-4) page paper on the relationship between political parties and the electoral process in which you: 1. Identify three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties. 1. Analyzekey reasons why third parties have never been successful at the presidential level. 1. Determine the role of the campaign process in maintaining the two-party system. Use examples to support your response. 1. Use at least four (4) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites to not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: · Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. · Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are to: · Infer a theory why the U.S. has only two major political parties. · Develop reasoned written and spoken presentations on issues and questions involving the U.S. government and national political processes using information in the course. · Use technology and information resources to research issues in the field of U.S. government and politics. · Write clearly and concisely about U.S. government and politics using proper writing mechanics. Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric. Points: 225 Assignment 2: Political Parties and the Electoral Process Criteria Unacceptable Below 60% F Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D Fair
70-79% C Proficient 80-89% B Exemplary 90-100% A 1. Identify three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties. Weight: 25% Did not submit or incompletely identified three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties. Insufficiently identified three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties. Partially identified three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties. Satisfactorily identified three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties. Thoroughly identified three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties. 2. Analyze key reasons why third parties have never been successful at the presidential level. Weight: 25% Did not submit or incompletely analyzed key reasons why third parties have never been successful at the presidential level. Insufficiently analyzed key reasons why third parties have never been successful at the presidential level. Partially analyzed key reasons why third parties have never been successful at the presidential level. Satisfactorily analyzed key reasons why third parties have never been successful at the presidential level. Thoroughly analyzed key reasons why third parties have never
been successful at the presidential level. 3. Determine the role of the campaign process in maintaining the two-party system. Use examples to support your response. Weight: 25% Did not submit or incompletely determined the role of the campaign process in maintaining the two-party system. Did not submit or incompletely used examples to support your response. Insufficiently determined the role of the campaign process in maintaining the two-party system. Insufficiently used examples to support your response. Partially determined the role of the campaign process in maintaining the two-party system. Partially used examples to support your response. Satisfactorily determined the role of the campaign process in maintaining the two-party system. Satisfactorily used examples to support your response. Thoroughly determined the role of the campaign process in maintaining the two-party system. Thoroughly used examples to support your response. 4. Writing / Support for ideas (5%) Never uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas Rarely uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas Partially uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas Mostly uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas Consistently uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas. 5. Writing / Grammar and mechanics (5%) Serious and persistent errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation Numerous errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation Partially free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation Mostly free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation Free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation 6. Writing and Information Literacy / Integration of Sources (5%)
Serious errors in the integration of sources, such as intentional or accidental plagiarism or failure to use in-text citations. Sources are rarely integrated using effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, using in-text citations Sources are partially integrated using effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, using in-text citations Sources are mostly integrated using effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, using in-text citations Sources are consistently integrated using effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, using in-text citations 7. Information Literacy / Crediting Sources in APA (5%) Lack of citations and/or lack of reference section and/or citations don’t correspond to listed references In-text citations and references are given, but not in APA format Partially shows correct (or approximately correct) use of in-text citations, with matching references using APA-format Mostly shows correct use of in-text citations with matching references using APA-format Consistently shows correct use of In-text citations with matching references using APA-format 8. Information Literacy / Research (5%) Quantity and/or quality of sources are unacceptable Too few references and/or references are of poor quality Number of sources is less than expected and/or the quality of sources is questionable. Number of sources is sufficient and the quality of sources is mostly good. Number of sources is sufficient and the quality of sources is good. POL 110 – Assignments and Rubrics
Weekly Course Schedule The purpose of the course schedule is to give you, at a glance, the required preparation, activities, and evaluation components of your course. For more information about your course, whether on-ground or online, access your online course shell. The expectations for a 4.5 credit hour course are for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This time estimate includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of the delivery mode. Instructional Materials In order to be fully prepared, obtain a copy of the required textbooks and other instructional materials prior to the first day of class. When available, Strayer University provides a link to the first three (3) chapters of your textbook(s) in eBook format. Check your online course shell for availability. Review the online course shell or check with your professor to determine whether Internet-based assignments and activities are used in this course. Strayer students are encouraged to purchase their course materials through our designated Strayer Bookstore. http://www.strayerbookstore.com If a lab is required for the course, the Strayer Bookstore is the only vendor that sells the correct registration code so that Strayer students may access labs successfully. Discussions To earn full credit in an online threaded discussion, students must have one original post and a minimum of one other post per discussion thread. Please note: Material in the online class will be made available three weeks at a time to allow students to work ahead, however, faculty will be focused on and responding only to the current calendar week. As it is always possible that students could lose their work due to unforeseen circumstances, it is a best practice to routinely save a working draft in a separate file before posting in the course discussion area.
Professors hold discussions during class time for on-ground students. Check with your professor if any additional discussion participation is required in the online course shell outside of class hours. Tests Tests (quizzes, midterm and final exams, essay exams, lab tests, etc.) are available for student access and completion through the online course shell. Check the online course shell to determine how students are expected to take the tests. Do not change these questions or their point values in any way. This disrupts the automated grade book preset in the online course shell. · Online students are to complete the test by Monday 9:00 a.m. Details regarding due dates are posted in the Blackboard Calendar tool. · On-ground students are to complete the tests after the material is covered and before the next class session. Assignments A standardized performance grading rubric is a tool your professor will use to evaluate your written assignments. Review the rubric before submitting assignments that have grading rubrics associated with them to ensure you have met the performance criteria stated on the rubric. Grades are based on individual effort. There is no group grading; however, working in groups in the online or on-ground classroom is acceptable. Assignments for online students are always submitted through the online course shell. On-ground professors will inform students on how to submit assignments, whether in paper format or through the online course shell. Resources The Resource Center navigation button in the online course shell contains helpful links. Strayer University Library Resources are available here as well as other important information. You should review this area to find resources and answers to common questions. Technical support is available for the following:
· For technical questions, please contact Strayer Online Technical Support by logging in to your iCampus account at https://icampus.strayer.edu/login and submitting a case under “Student Center,” then “Submit Help Ticket.” If you are unable to log in to your iCampus account, please contact Technical Support via phone at (877) 642-2999. · For concerns with your class, please access the Solution Center by logging in to your iCampus account at https://icampus.strayer.edu/login and submitting a case under “Student Center,” then “Submit Help Ticket.” If you are unable to log in to your iCampus account, please contact the IT Help Desk at (866) 610-8123 or at mailto:[email protected]. TurnItIn.com is an optional online tool to assess the originality of student written work. Check with your professor for access and use instructions. The Strayer Policies link on the navigation bar in the online course shell contains academic policies. It is important that students be aware of these policies.
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POL 110 – Student NotesCOURSE DESCRIPTIONThis course serve.docx

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    POL 110 –Student Notes COURSE DESCRIPTION This course serves as an introduction to American government and politics. It is designed to familiarize students with the origins and evolution of American national government, its basic institutions, and its fundamental decision-making processes with regard to domestic and foreign policy. It covers the basic terms and facts relating to government, the functions and development of the U.S. branches of government, including the role of parties and interest groups, and the value preferences within American society which affect the formation of public policy. It also develops a basic understanding of how federal, state, and local governments interact in the U.S. political system. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Required Resources Wilson, J. Q., DiIulio, J. J., & Bose M. (2014). American government: Brief version. (11th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage. Supplemental Resources Books Barber, J. D. (1985). The presidential character. (3rd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall. King, A. (1990). The new American political system. Washington, DC: American Enterprise Institute. Sidlow, E., & Henschen, B. (2011) GOVT. (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: 4LTR Press/Cengage. Wilson, J. Q., & Dilolio, J. J. (2011). American government: Institutions and policies. (12th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage. Academic Journals with full-text available in the Strayer University LRC databases
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    American Journal ofPolitical Science, found in EBSCO Host Daedalus Journal, found in e-Library Policy Studies Journal, found in EBSCO Host and e-Library Political Science Quarterly, found in EBSCO Host National Newspapers with full-text available in the Strayer University LRC databases The Atlanta Constitution-Journal The Boston Globe The Chicago Tribune The Christian Science Monitor The New York Times The Los Angeles Times The Seattle Post-Intelligencer The Wall Street Journal The Washington Post · Database: Proquest Newspapers Database · Note: Numerous newspapers also make articles available on their Web pages. · Note: Additional newspapers are available in the e-Library database. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Identify informed opinions on issues and questions involving the U.S. government, national political processes, policy making, and the notion of democracy. 2. Employ terminology used to study political science and American government. 3. Distinguish between civil rights and civil liberties in the context of Supreme Court protection of freedom of expression. 4. Explain why the separation of powers and federalism became key parts of the Constitution even though they made the system less democratic and less efficient. 5. Develop reasoned written and spoken presentations on issues and questions involving the U.S. government and national
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    political processes usinginformation in the course. 6. Infer a theory why the U.S. has only two major political parties. 7. Explain why interest groups play such an important role in the American political process. 8. Describe the basic values of American political culture. 9. Explain how the federal system of government works. 10. Explore different perspectives on issues and questions about the U.S. government and national political processes. 11. Describe the importance of an informed, effective citizenship for the national government and political processes. 12. Use concepts from our study of U.S. national government and politics (such as models of democracy) to discuss government and politics in state, local, and international contexts. 13. Examine the evolution of presidential power in military affairs. 14. Use technology and information resources to research issues in the field of U.S. government and politics. 15. Write clearly and concisely about U.S. government and politics using proper writing mechanics. WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode. Certain discussions are tied to scenarios. Please view these scenarios prior to participating in the related discussions. Week Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation Points 1 Preparation · Reading(s) · Chapter 1: What Should We Know About American
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    Government? · Chapter 2:The Constitution · Scenario Activities · Discussions Evaluation · None 20 2 Preparation · Reading(s) · Chapter 3: Civil Liberties · Chapter 4: Civil Rights · Scenario Activities · Discussions Evaluation · None 20
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    3 Preparation · Reading(s) · Chapter5: Federalism · Scenario Activities · Discussions Evaluation · None 20 4 Preparation · Reading(s) · Chapter 6: Public Opinion and the Media · Scenario Activities · Discussions Evaluation · Exam 1: Chapters 1 though 5 20 125 5 Preparation
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    · Reading(s) · Chapter7: Political Parties and Interest Groups · Scenario Activities · Discussions Evaluation · None 20 6 Preparation · Reading(s) · Chapter 8: Campaigns and Elections · Scenario Activities · Discussions Evaluation · Assignment 1: What Is Federalism? 20 200 7 Preparation · Reading(s) · Chapter 9: Congress
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    · Scenario Activities · Discussions Evaluation ·None 20 8 Preparation · Reading(s) · Chapter 10: The Presidency · Scenario Activities · Discussions Evaluation · Exam 2: Chapters 6 through 9 20 125 9 Preparation · Reading(s) · Chapter 11: The Bureaucracy · Chapter 12: The Judiciary · Scenario Activities · Discussions Evaluation
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    · None 20 10 Preparation · Reading(s) ·Chapter 13: Making Domestic Policy · Chapter 14: Making Foreign and Military Policy · Scenario Activities · Discussions Evaluation · Assignment 2: Political Parties and the Electoral Process 20 225 11 Preparation · None Activities · Discussions
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    Evaluation · Exam 3:Chapters 10 through 14 125 GRADING SCALE – UNDERGRADUATE Assignment Total Points % of Grade Assignment 1: What Is Federalism? 200 20% Assignment 2: Political Parties and the Electoral Process 225 22.5% Exam 1: Chapters 1-5 (open book with a 2-hour time limit) (25 questions, worth 5 points apiece) 125 12.5% Exam 2: Chapters 6-9 (open book with a 2-hour time limit) (25 questions, worth 5 points apiece) 125 12.5% Exam 3: Chapters 10-14 (open book with a 2-hour time limit) (25 questions, worth 5 points apiece) 125 12.5% Participation (10 discussions, worth 20 points apiece) Note: Week 11 discussions are not graded. 200
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    20% Totals 1,000 100% Points Percentage Grade 900 – 1,000 90%– 100% A 800 – 899 80% – 89% B 700 – 799 70% – 79% C 600 – 699 60% – 69% D Below 600 Below 60% F POL 110 – U.S. Government © 2014 Strayer University. All Rights Reserved. This document contains Strayer University Confidential and Proprietary information and may not be copied, further distributed, or otherwise disclosed in whole or in part, without the expressed written permission of Strayer University. POL 110 Student Version 1142 (1054 12-17-2013) FinalPage 1
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    of 13 Assignment 1:What Is Federalism? Due Week 6 and worth 200 points Write a three to four (3-4) page paper on American federalism in which you: 1. Provide three (3) examples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American political system in place today. 2. Examine three to five (3-5) factors that have allowed the concept of federalism to shape American political behavior. 3. Discuss at least two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the U.S. federal government influences the creation of American policies overall. 4. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites to not qualify as academic resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: · Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. · Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are to: · Determine how the Constitution divides power between the state and federal governments. · Use technology and information resources to research issues in the field of U.S. government and politics. · Write clearly and concisely about U.S. government and politics using proper writing mechanics.
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    Grading for thisassignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric. Points: 200 Assignment 1: What Is Federalism? Criteria Unacceptable Below 60% F Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D Fair 70-79% C Proficient 80-89% B Exemplary 90-100% A 1. Provide three (3) examples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American political system in place today. Weight: 25% Did not submit or incompletely provided three examples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American political system in place today. Insufficiently provided three examples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American political system in place today. Partially provided three examples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American political system in place today. Satisfactorily provided three examples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American political system in place today.
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    Thoroughly provided threeexamples of how federalism has evolved from its origins to the American political system in place today. 2. Examine three to five (3-5) factors that have allowed the concept of federalism to shape American political behavior. Weight: 25% Did not submit or incompletely examined three to five (3-5) factors that have allowed the concept of federalism to shape American political behavior. Insufficiently examined three to five (3-5) factors that have allowed the concept of federalism to shape American political behavior. Partially examined three to five (3-5) factors that have allowed the concept of federalism to shape American political behavior. Satisfactorily examined three to five (3-5) factors that have allowed the concept of federalism to shape American political behavior. Thoroughly examined three to five (3-5) factors that have allowed the concept of federalism to shape American political behavior. 3. Discuss at least two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the U.S. federal government influences the creation of American policies overall. Weight: 25% Did not submit or incompletely discussed at least two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the U.S. federal government influences the creation of American policies overall. Insufficiently discussed at least two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the U.S. federal government influences the creation of American policies overall. Partially discussed at least two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the U.S. federal
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    government influences thecreation of American policies overall. Satisfactorily discussed at least two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the U.S. federal government influences the creation of American policies overall. Thoroughly discussed at least two (2) factors that illustrate how the relationship between the states and the U.S. federal government influences the creation of American policies overall. 4. Writing / Support for ideas (5%) Never uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas Rarely uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas Partially uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas Mostly uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas Consistently uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas. 5. Writing / Grammar and mechanics (5%) Serious and persistent errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation Numerous errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation Partially free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation Mostly free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation Free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation 6. Writing and Information Literacy / Integration of Sources (5%) Serious errors in the integration of sources, such as intentional or accidental plagiarism or failure to use in-text citations. Sources are rarely integrated using effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, using in-text citations Sources are partially integrated using effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, using in-text citations Sources are mostly integrated using effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, using in-text citations Sources are consistently integrated using effective techniques of
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    quoting, paraphrasing, andsummarizing, using in-text citations 7. Information Literacy / Crediting Sources in APA (5%) Lack of citations and/or lack of reference section and/or citations don’t correspond to listed references In-text citations and references are given, but not in APA format Partially shows correct (or approximately correct) use of in-text citations, with matching references using APA-format Mostly shows correct use of in-text citations with matching references using APA-format Consistently shows correct use of In-text citations with matching references using APA-format 8. Information Literacy / Research (5%) Quantity and/or quality of sources are unacceptable Too few references and/or references are of poor quality Number of sources is less than expected and/or the quality of sources is questionable. Number of sources is sufficient and the quality of sources is mostly good. Number of sources is sufficient and the quality of sources is good. Assignment 2: Political Parties and the Electoral Process Due Week 10 and worth 225 points Write a three to four (3-4) page paper on the relationship between political parties and the electoral process in which you: 1. Identify three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties. 1. Analyzekey reasons why third parties have never been successful at the presidential level. 1. Determine the role of the campaign process in maintaining the two-party system. Use examples to support your response. 1. Use at least four (4) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites to not qualify as academic resources.
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    Your assignment mustfollow these formatting requirements: · Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. · Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are to: · Infer a theory why the U.S. has only two major political parties. · Develop reasoned written and spoken presentations on issues and questions involving the U.S. government and national political processes using information in the course. · Use technology and information resources to research issues in the field of U.S. government and politics. · Write clearly and concisely about U.S. government and politics using proper writing mechanics. Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric. Points: 225 Assignment 2: Political Parties and the Electoral Process Criteria Unacceptable Below 60% F Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D Fair
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    70-79% C Proficient 80-89% B Exemplary 90-100%A 1. Identify three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties. Weight: 25% Did not submit or incompletely identified three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties. Insufficiently identified three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties. Partially identified three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties. Satisfactorily identified three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties. Thoroughly identified three to four (3-4) ideological differences between America’s two (2) major political parties. 2. Analyze key reasons why third parties have never been successful at the presidential level. Weight: 25% Did not submit or incompletely analyzed key reasons why third parties have never been successful at the presidential level. Insufficiently analyzed key reasons why third parties have never been successful at the presidential level. Partially analyzed key reasons why third parties have never been successful at the presidential level. Satisfactorily analyzed key reasons why third parties have never been successful at the presidential level. Thoroughly analyzed key reasons why third parties have never
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    been successful atthe presidential level. 3. Determine the role of the campaign process in maintaining the two-party system. Use examples to support your response. Weight: 25% Did not submit or incompletely determined the role of the campaign process in maintaining the two-party system. Did not submit or incompletely used examples to support your response. Insufficiently determined the role of the campaign process in maintaining the two-party system. Insufficiently used examples to support your response. Partially determined the role of the campaign process in maintaining the two-party system. Partially used examples to support your response. Satisfactorily determined the role of the campaign process in maintaining the two-party system. Satisfactorily used examples to support your response. Thoroughly determined the role of the campaign process in maintaining the two-party system. Thoroughly used examples to support your response. 4. Writing / Support for ideas (5%) Never uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas Rarely uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas Partially uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas Mostly uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas Consistently uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas. 5. Writing / Grammar and mechanics (5%) Serious and persistent errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation Numerous errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation Partially free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation Mostly free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation Free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation 6. Writing and Information Literacy / Integration of Sources (5%)
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    Serious errors inthe integration of sources, such as intentional or accidental plagiarism or failure to use in-text citations. Sources are rarely integrated using effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, using in-text citations Sources are partially integrated using effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, using in-text citations Sources are mostly integrated using effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, using in-text citations Sources are consistently integrated using effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, using in-text citations 7. Information Literacy / Crediting Sources in APA (5%) Lack of citations and/or lack of reference section and/or citations don’t correspond to listed references In-text citations and references are given, but not in APA format Partially shows correct (or approximately correct) use of in-text citations, with matching references using APA-format Mostly shows correct use of in-text citations with matching references using APA-format Consistently shows correct use of In-text citations with matching references using APA-format 8. Information Literacy / Research (5%) Quantity and/or quality of sources are unacceptable Too few references and/or references are of poor quality Number of sources is less than expected and/or the quality of sources is questionable. Number of sources is sufficient and the quality of sources is mostly good. Number of sources is sufficient and the quality of sources is good. POL 110 – Assignments and Rubrics
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    Weekly Course Schedule Thepurpose of the course schedule is to give you, at a glance, the required preparation, activities, and evaluation components of your course. For more information about your course, whether on-ground or online, access your online course shell. The expectations for a 4.5 credit hour course are for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This time estimate includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of the delivery mode. Instructional Materials In order to be fully prepared, obtain a copy of the required textbooks and other instructional materials prior to the first day of class. When available, Strayer University provides a link to the first three (3) chapters of your textbook(s) in eBook format. Check your online course shell for availability. Review the online course shell or check with your professor to determine whether Internet-based assignments and activities are used in this course. Strayer students are encouraged to purchase their course materials through our designated Strayer Bookstore. http://www.strayerbookstore.com If a lab is required for the course, the Strayer Bookstore is the only vendor that sells the correct registration code so that Strayer students may access labs successfully. Discussions To earn full credit in an online threaded discussion, students must have one original post and a minimum of one other post per discussion thread. Please note: Material in the online class will be made available three weeks at a time to allow students to work ahead, however, faculty will be focused on and responding only to the current calendar week. As it is always possible that students could lose their work due to unforeseen circumstances, it is a best practice to routinely save a working draft in a separate file before posting in the course discussion area.
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    Professors hold discussionsduring class time for on-ground students. Check with your professor if any additional discussion participation is required in the online course shell outside of class hours. Tests Tests (quizzes, midterm and final exams, essay exams, lab tests, etc.) are available for student access and completion through the online course shell. Check the online course shell to determine how students are expected to take the tests. Do not change these questions or their point values in any way. This disrupts the automated grade book preset in the online course shell. · Online students are to complete the test by Monday 9:00 a.m. Details regarding due dates are posted in the Blackboard Calendar tool. · On-ground students are to complete the tests after the material is covered and before the next class session. Assignments A standardized performance grading rubric is a tool your professor will use to evaluate your written assignments. Review the rubric before submitting assignments that have grading rubrics associated with them to ensure you have met the performance criteria stated on the rubric. Grades are based on individual effort. There is no group grading; however, working in groups in the online or on-ground classroom is acceptable. Assignments for online students are always submitted through the online course shell. On-ground professors will inform students on how to submit assignments, whether in paper format or through the online course shell. Resources The Resource Center navigation button in the online course shell contains helpful links. Strayer University Library Resources are available here as well as other important information. You should review this area to find resources and answers to common questions. Technical support is available for the following:
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    · For technicalquestions, please contact Strayer Online Technical Support by logging in to your iCampus account at https://icampus.strayer.edu/login and submitting a case under “Student Center,” then “Submit Help Ticket.” If you are unable to log in to your iCampus account, please contact Technical Support via phone at (877) 642-2999. · For concerns with your class, please access the Solution Center by logging in to your iCampus account at https://icampus.strayer.edu/login and submitting a case under “Student Center,” then “Submit Help Ticket.” If you are unable to log in to your iCampus account, please contact the IT Help Desk at (866) 610-8123 or at mailto:[email protected]. TurnItIn.com is an optional online tool to assess the originality of student written work. Check with your professor for access and use instructions. The Strayer Policies link on the navigation bar in the online course shell contains academic policies. It is important that students be aware of these policies.