PS 255 - Comparative Political Systems

Institution:

King's College - Pennsylvania

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

A comparative analysis of political systems, primarily in the established liberal democracies of Western Europe and the newly democratized countries of the former Soviet Union. Political regime-types, governmental institutions, electoral systems, interest groups and voting are examined on a comparative basis. In addition, problems of transition from command economics to the market system, and from non-democratic political systems to democracy are analyzed. A gateway course for the study of Comparative Politics in the major, taught in alternate years.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kings.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 208-5900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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