This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU;UC. Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as POLS R101.

This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU;UC. Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as POLS R101.