PREP 024 - U.S. Contemporary Issues II

5.0 Credits
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.