Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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PSCI 0104

Intro to American Politics

Introduction to American Politics
This course introduces the institutions and practices of American government and politics. The aim is to give students a firm understanding of the workings of and the balance of power among the American Congress, President, bureaucracy, and court system. We begin with the Constitution, which provides the set of founding principles upon which the American government is based. We then look at how American citizens make decisions about politics. Finally, we examine how political institutions, interest groups, parties, elections, and legislative bodies and rules aggregate diverse, often conflicting preferences and how they resolve or exacerbate problems. 3 hrs. lect./disc. (American Politics)/
Subject:
Political Science
Department:
Political Science
Division:
Social Sciences
Requirements Fulfilled:
AMR SOC
Equivalent Courses:

Sections in Fall 2024, Prof Development Collaborative

Fall 2024

PSCI0104A-F24 Lecture (Johnson)
PSCI0104Y-F24 Discussion (Johnson)
PSCI0104Z-F24 Discussion (Johnson)