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PSCI0104X-S12

Intro to American Politics
Discussion

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)/
Course Reference Number (CRN):
21468
Subject Code:
PSCI
Course Number:
0104
Section Identifier:
X

Course

PSCI 0104

All Sections in Spring 2012

Spring 2012

PSCI0104A-S12 Lecture (Dickinson)
PSCI0104X-S12 Discussion (Dickinson)
PSCI0104Y-S12 Discussion (Dickinson)
PSCI0104Z-S12 Discussion (Dickinson)