POL 235 - The American Political System

Institution:

CUNY College of Staten Island

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Description:

(Also SLS 235) 4 hours; 4 credits Study of major American political institutions: the Presidency, Congress, Supreme Court, bureaucracy, and the Democratic and Republican parties. The course will emphasize the extent to which the actual workings of our political systems differ from, and are affected by, constitutional theory and legal rules and thus will discuss the impact of pressure groups and public opinion. It will also cover selected state and local political issues. (social science) Not open to students who have taken POL 100. Prerequisites: A minimum GPA of 2.75; ENG 111 and ENG 151, COR 100

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csi.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 982-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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