Political Science - The U.S. Congress

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This course studies how the U.S. Congress works as a lawmaking body in the contemporary political context, but also how its functioning today differs from the past and the changes that have brought about these differences. In our examination of the U.S. Congress today and across time, we will analyze its institutional features and procedures and the changing roles of the political parties operating within it. Prerequisite: POLS 110 or consent of the instructor.