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A program that focuses on the systematic study of United States political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in American political theory, political parties and interest groups, state and local governments, Constitutional law, federalism and national institutions, executive and legislative politics, judicial politics, popular attitudes and media influences, political research methods, and applications to the study of specific issues and institutions.

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| A major in American Government and Politics (United States) is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
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Top 14
U.S.
Colleges with the
most degrees awarded
of American Government and Politics (United States) among the 2006-2007
graduating class.
|  | United States Military Academy West Point, NY | 33 (3.3%) |  | - |
|  | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | 26 (1.1%) |  |  |
|  | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | 24 (0.5%) |  |  |
|  | Adams State College Alamosa, CO | 20 (6.8%) |  |  |
|  | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | 16 (3.2%) | |  |
|  | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | 13 (0.3%) |  |  |
|  | Evangel University Springfield, MO | 11 (3.3%) |  |  |
|  | Emory and Henry College Emory, VA | 11 (6.1%) |  |  |
| | Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL | 9 (11.5%) | |  |
|  | Gallaudet University Washington, DC | 8 (4.4%) |  |  |
* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.
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