Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area DDescriptionThis is an introductory course on the American legal system and its impact on society. Topics include different sources of law such as the federal and state constitutions and statutes, court cases, and administrative agency rules. Emphasis is placed on review of basic legal reasoning, the history and structure of the American legal system, and the way the application of the law shapes society, democracy, civil liberties, and equal rights. This course is intended for students pursuing a major in political science, public administration, and other related fields. 