POLSC101: Introduction to Political Science

Upon successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

• analyze the concept of political culture;
• illustrate the political socialization process;
• discuss the role and importance of public opinion in influencing government decisions;
• assess the role of mass media in politics;
• explain the influence of interest groups within the political process;
• identify the role of political parties;
•  compare and contrast two-party and multi-party systems;
• compare the electoral system of the U.S. to a proportional representation system; and
• analyze global trends in voter turnout and political participation.