POSC 319 - The Politics of Congress

Institution:

Denison University

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Description:

This course examines the influence of such important historical, institutional, and political factors on the workings of Congress as separation of powers, bicameralism, chamber size, permanent committees, partisanship, and party leadership. We pay particular attention to chamber differences in legislative process, to changes in that process responsive to partisan polarization and other contextual factors, and to relations between the executive and legislative branches. POSC 202 is a prerequisite for this course.(4 credits)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.denison.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 587-0810

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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