PSCI 372 - Democracy, Responsiveness, & Accountability

Institution:

Northeastern Illinois University

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

In recent decades the number of countries that select their rulers through competitive elections has increased sharply. The performance of many of these regimes, however, raises serious doubts about the extent to which elections guarantee a close correspondence between citizen preferences and policy outputs. This class explores the practical implications of ideals like responsiveness and accountability for elected and appointed officials, and how these operate in conjunction with separation of powers, judiciaries, party discipline, pressure from international actors as well as more base incentives, such as personal ambition and corruption.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.neiu.edu/

Phone Number:

(773) 583-4050

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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