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Course Description

The United States of America is a democracy where “We the People” elect fellow citizens to serve the welfare of all. The founders resented financial burdens imposed by a far-away government in which they had no voice. They wrote a constitution that ensured both local and federal governments would listen to the voters before taking action that stressed ordinary people. In our 250 years as a nation, America has evolved from a local rural economy to an international powerhouse. Those changes have been guided by our elected officials, who both make the laws and administer them. It has not always been a peaceful process. Yet time and again, leaders have emerged to unify our efforts to make the necessary changes. We elect leaders for the school board and the city, county, state and federal bodies of government. It is not unusual for a single vote to determine the outcome of an election. This class will discuss the key periods of change to our nation and the people who made them happen. We’ll follow the votes from George Washington to the present day.

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Section Title
VOTE: How Elections Change America w/ Patrick H. O'Leary (Fall 2026-West)
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
F
Time
10:00AM to 10:50AM
Dates
Sep 25, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
5.8
Location
Delivery Options
In Class/In Person  
Course Fee(s)
Encore Fee non-credit $0.00