Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Summarize American federalism and the New Jersey Constitution.
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Describe the three branches of state government and how they check and balance one another.
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Explain the electoral process and how candidates are selected to represent us at the state and local level.
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Compare the political platforms of the New Jersey Republican and Democratic parties.
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Recognize metropolitan politics and the relationship between levels of government.
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Describe the public policy process and how state and local laws and regulations are crafted.