The state constitution study program exposes the student to 1) the state’s organization of control between elected, appointed, and employed governing; 2) distribution of power between the departments of state government; and 3) the legal subdivisions within the state.

This course introduces the foundational concepts of politics, distinguishing between personal and impersonal politics, as well as partisan and systematic politics. It also covers the basics of government structures and explains how government decisions impact individuals on a personal level.

The state constitution study program exposes the student to 1) the state’s organization of control between elected, appointed, and employed governing; 2) distribution of power between the departments of state government; and 3) the legal subdivisions within the state.

This course introduces the foundational concepts of politics, distinguishing between personal and impersonal politics, as well as partisan and systematic politics. It also covers the basics of government structures and explains how government decisions impact individuals on a personal level.

This class will examine how various concepts and practices of individual, relational, and societal self-governance have developed over time, its successes and limitations, and its ongoing relevance in modern societies.