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The journey to retaining and applying course content differs for every student. To successfully navigate this journey, course goals should remain clear, consistent, and constructive. For instructors, the ability to track and measure individual progress is vital to ensuring student success.

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Instructors Benefit

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Course Outcomes for American Government:

 ✔ ARTICULATE the foundations of American government, including its history, critical concepts, and important documents and achievements.

 ✔ EXPLAIN the main institutions of American government, including their roles and interrelationships.

 ✔ DESCRIBE the roles and relative importance of major entities and influences in American political life.

 ✔ ANALYZE the development and impact of important governmental policies.