Political Science 300 - American Government Institutions

Institution:

Macalester College

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Description:

Analysis of the formal institutions of American governance, including the U.S. Congress, presidency, federal courts, and the bureaucracy. The course relies on extensive role playing to equip students with a hands-on understanding of the procedures utilized by all three branches of government, the complexity of public policy decision making, and the motivations and resources of various governmental actors. Alternate years. (4 credits)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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