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PSCI 0208 - Politics of US Congress |
*The Politics of the U.S. Congress*
Introduces students to the analysis of Congress and congressional policy-making. Considers how congressional elections, institutions, and policy hang together roughly in equilibrium. Focuses on the internal organization of Congress-committees, parties, House and Senate leadership, rules and norms, and congressional staff. Analyzes the power of Congress relative to the president, the bureaucracy, and the courts, specifically in the policy process. Investigates how unified and divided party control of the government affects legislation in the House and Senate. Finally, applies congressional theories to determine the fates of specific policy proposals in Congress. (PSCI 0102 or PSCI 0104 or waiver) 3 hrs. lect./disc. /(American Politics)/
0.000 OR 1.000 Credit hours 0.000 OR 1.000 Lecture hours 0.000 TO 2.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Discussion, Lecture, Screening Social Sciences Division Political Science Department Course Attributes: AMR, NOR Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Undergraduate Prerequisites: (Undergraduate level PSCI 0104 Minimum Grade of D or AP - Govt & Politics: US 4) or Undergraduate level PSCI 0102 Minimum Grade of D |
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