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GP 310: Empirical Politicalanalysis
3.00 Credits
Widener University-Main Campus
The main goal of this course is to provide students with the theoretical background and research skills necessary for behavioral political analysis. Topics include research design, data collection, data analysis, computer techniques and research applications. Students also administer the Democracy Project-a campus-wide undergraduate survey-and analyze its results. Students are required to take this course in the junior year. 3 semester hours
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GP 313: The American Presidency
3.00 Credits
Widener University-Main Campus
Examines the institutional, behavioral, and societal forces that have given rise to the modern presidency, the factors that enhance and constrain the exercise of presidential power, the nature and consequences of the presidential decision-making process, together with the desirability and feasibility of reforming the presidency. Prerequisite: GP 101. 3 semester hours
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GP 314: Congress
3.00 Credits
Widener University-Main Campus
An analysis of the United States Congress, including theories of representation, historical development of Congress, and the impact of the electoral process on Congressional behavior. Also studies the norms and expectations for Congressional behavior, the rules of the legislative process, the internal organization of Congress (committees, parties, staff) and the relations among Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, and the courts. Prerequisite: GP 101. 3 semester hours
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GP 315: State And Local Government
3.00 Credits
Widener University-Main Campus
An examination of political organization at the state and local levels and the effectiveness of governmental action in dealing with problems of community life. Attention is given to our rapidly expanding metropolitan areas, conflicts over community participation in the governmental process, and problems of relations between governments at different levels. Political structure and history of Pennsylvania are used for examples. Prerequisite: GP 101. 3 semester hours
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GP 316: American Political Parties And Elections
3.00 Credits
Widener University-Main Campus
An examination of the characteristics of the American party system and how the individual can organize to use it, or other private groups, to influence elections and public policy. Prerequisite: GP 101. 3 semester hours
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GP 317: The Presidencyand Congress
3.00 Credits
Widener University-Main Campus
An examination of the presidency, Congress, and the administrative bureaucracy. The course includes an examination of the way in which these institutions are organized, how they jointly develop and carry out governmental programs, and current efforts to assure their responsiveness to the public. Prerequisite: GP 101. 3 semester hours
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GP 318: The Judiciary
3.00 Credits
Widener University-Main Campus
This course is a study of judicial processes in the American political system. Topics include judicial decision making, organization of the court system, legal development and justice, and the relationship between law and social change. Prerequisite: GP 101 and junior standing or permission of instructor. 3 semester hours
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GP 319: Introduction to Constitutional Law
3.00 Credits
Widener University-Main Campus
This course introduces the student to the development of constitutions, constitutionalism, and judicial review as a way of granting, limiting, and dividing power within nations; studies briefly the evolution of the Anglo-Saxon common law system as a way of developing constitutional precedents; examines specific cases dealing with judicial review, the scope of powers granted to the federal government, and the division of American governmental authority through federalism. Prerequisite: GP 101 and junior standing or permission of instructor. 3 semester hours
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GP 320: Constitutional Rights And Liberties
3.00 Credits
Widener University-Main Campus
A study of the development of constitutional law relating to the rights of individuals and limitations on the power of government. The course will examine the way in which precedents develop, focusing on the Bill of Rights and other relevant portions of the Constitution. Prerequisite: GP 101 and junior standing or permission of instructor. 3 semester hours
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GP 321: Public Administration
3.00 Credits
Widener University-Main Campus
A study of the process of attaining governmental objectives through large organizations and the types of obstacles which must be overcome if public bureaucracies are to function effectively and responsibly. Recommended particularly for students contemplating public employment or seeking in-depth understanding of the American political system. Prerequisite: GP 101. 3 semester hours
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