PSCI 0104Z: Intro to American Politics
Discussion
Introduction to American Politics
This course introduces the institutions and practices of American government and politics. The aim is to give students a firm understanding of the workings of and the balance of power among the American Congress, President, bureaucracy, and court system. We begin with the Constitution, which provides the set of founding principles upon which the American government is based. We then look at how American citizens make decisions about politics. Finally, we examine how political institutions, interest groups, parties, elections, and legislative bodies and rules aggregate diverse, often conflicting preferences and how they resolve or exacerbate problems. 3 hrs. lect./disc. (American Politics)/
- Schedule
- 2:15pm-3:05pm on Thursday (Feb 10, 2025 to May 12, 2025)
- Location
- Library 230
- Instructors
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Dickinson, Matthew
dickinso@middlebury.edu
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