PSCI 0429A
Seminar on US Congress
Seminar on the U.S. Congress
The U.S. Congress is the most powerful political institution in the nation, and one of the least popular. To understand why, this course examines theories of representation and how they relate to the contemporary Congress; the historical development and institutionalization of the Congress; the roles of parties, candidates, media, and money in Congressional elections; the legislative process, including roles of committees, interest groups, parties, congressional leaders, and presidents; the impact of representational and policy-making processes on the nature of legislation enacted by Congress; and Congress in comparative perspective. 3 hrs. sem. (American Politics)/
- Schedule
- 1:30pm-4:15pm on Tuesday (Feb 10, 2025 to May 12, 2025)
- Location
- Munroe Hall 401
- Instructors
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Dickinson, Matthew
dickinso@middlebury.edu
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