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PSC 213 The U.S. Congress

Political Science Field: American Politics
Typically offered every year

  • Michael Peress

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    This course offers an overview of the legislative branch of the United States government. We will discuss the electoral process, the nature of representation, legislative organization, the committee system, floor procedure, congressional parties, and inter-branch relations. We will examine theories of lawmaking and the impact of institutional and electoral rules on legislative behavior and outcomes.


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