PSC 108 - United States Congress

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

This course will examine the development and current state of America's preeminent political institution: the U.S. Congress. We will talk about ways that congresspersons are elected and the institutional rules, habits and procedures by which they govern. We will talk about the institution of Congress as a product of the goals and motivations of the members - including the motivation of good policy, the goal of re-election and the pull of partisan struggle.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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