Course Materials for Dr. Graber


POS 2041 - U.S. Government
Analysis of the organization, structure and operational dynamics of the U.S. national government, both past and present, and an examination of the U.S. Constitution, including principles and theories supporting it. This course includes learning activity designed to ensure competence in the basic use of computers.

  • Official Website for the Federal Legislative Branch  (External Link)

  • Official Website for the White House  (External Link)

  • Official Website for the United States Supreme Court  (External Link)

  • A Political System  (pdf)
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  • Legislative Process Flowchart  (pdf)
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  • Power Analysis Exercise  (pdf)
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  • Visualization of Pocket Veto  (pdf)
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  • Ideology and the American Political Spectrum  (pdf)
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  • Suggestions for Improving Exam Performance  (pdf)
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  • FOCUSED ESSAY OPTIONS FOR UNIT EXAMS  (pdf)
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  • Landmark Decisions of the US Supreme Court Spring 2015  (pdf)
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  • An Outline Guide to the U.S. Constitution  (pdf)
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  • Constitutional Phrases  (pdf)
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  • Political Capitalization  (pdf)
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  • Electoral Calendar  (pdf)
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