Exploration of the origins, institutions, and evolution of American government is a vital part of equipping the leaders of tomorrow with the tools to affect change or maintain stability. This exploration also gives those who do not plan on leading the skills to navigate the sea of political information with witch citizens are constantly bombarded. At the University of Oklahoma, the Introduction to American Federal government course—Political Science 1113—offers students a unique environment in which with they are exposed to the knowledge and can experiment with the processes of government.