Introduction to American Government Syllabus and Critical Thinking assignment

This introductory class in American Government covers all the standard topics with a particular focus on whether our governing system is up to the challenges that will be posed by the growing climate crisis. The assignment posted here asks students to consider recent work by Curry and Lee (The Limits of Party) or by Howell and Moe (Relic) from the perspective of interest groups with a stake in climate change legislation.