POLS 3230 - U.S. Congress 3 s.h.

Analyzes Congressional elections; formal authority and informal power structures within Congress; the dynamics of the legislative process; and legislators’ roles. Congress is studied within the context of the larger American political process, especially its relationship to the Presidency, and its role in public policy making. Pass/Fail Option. Offered irregularly.
LA
Prerequisite(s): SoS or 3 s.h. POLS.