PLAP 2250 - American Political Tradition

Effective Date 03/01/2009
This course explores the theoretical ideas that informed the creation and development of America’s political system and considers some of the major contemporary challenges to the maintenance of American liberal democracy. Topics to be treated include the political thought of the American Founders, the place of religion in public life, the nature of written constitutions and the role of America in the world.

Credits: 3