PSCI 238 - The American Legislative Process

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University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Maddox. This course is designed to introduce students to the study of Congress and of legislative behavior generally. In particular, the course will examine how the electoral, career, and policy goals of members of Congress shape legislator behavior (voting, constituency service, policy leadership), the structure of the institution (committees, subcommittees, party leadership power), and policy outcomes. We will also consider the institutional context of Congress and the impact of the presidency, interest groups, parties, and voters on policy. In addition, the course will consider congressional behavior within the broader context of representation. What are our expectations of our representatives in Congress Are these expectations reasonable Is the responsiveness of individual legislators to their constituents compatible with collective responsibility

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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