GP 314 - Congress

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

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Description:

An analysis of the United States Congress, including theories of representation, historical development of Congress, and the impact of the electoral process on Congressional behavior. Also studies the norms and expectations for Congressional behavior, the rules of the legislative process, the internal organization of Congress (committees, parties, staff) and the relations among Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, and the courts. Prerequisite: GP 101. 3 semester hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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