[Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.] Surveys the processes and institutions of the United States, California, and local government. Analyzes and discusses a variety of topics and current issues, including education, health, civil liberties and rights, proposed laws, and policies and budgets. (Partially fulfills American Institutions requirement at CSU.) [D; CSU; UC; C-ID POLS 110]