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PSCI0429A-S14

Seminar on US Congress

Seminar on the U.S. Congress
The U.S. Congress is the most powerful political institution in the nation, and one of the least popular. To understand why, this course examines theories of representation and how they relate to the contemporary Congress; the historical development and institutionalization of the Congress; the roles of parties, candidates, media, and money in Congressional elections; the legislative process, including roles of committees, interest groups, parties, congressional leaders, and presidents; the impact of representational and policy-making processes on the nature of legislation enacted by Congress; and Congress in comparative perspective. (Open to junior and senior majors) 3 hrs. sem. (American Politics)/
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22203
Subject Code:
PSCI
Course Number:
0429
Section Identifier:
A

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PSCI 0429

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Spring 2014

PSCI0429A-S14 Seminar (Dickinson)