The American Legislative Process

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POLS 3303. The American Legislative Process. Study of the legislative branch of the US national government. Discussion of the influences on the legislative process and legislative behavior of members of Congress; Congress as a representative institution; the role of parties and committees in Congress; interactions between the legislative branch and the president, courts, the public, and interest groups. Prerequisite: Three hours of political science or permission of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.