Overview
Description
Study of the legislative process, with special emphasis on the U.S. Congress. Topics covered include internal distribution of power, external influences and current problems.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Core
U.S. Constitution requirement
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- articulate and evaluate the constitutional basis and historical development of the U.S. Congress.
- discuss factors which shape Congressional elections including the roles of structural, personal and partisan characteristics.
- articulate an outline of the basic organization of the Congress; key leadership positions(and their roles) and attributes of staff.
- evaluate factors which shape the actions of individual member goals within the institution, electorate and party.