PLTC230
The U.S. Congress
Politics
BC
Subject code
PLTC
Course Number
230
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
J. Baughman
Course Long Title
The U.S. Congress
Description
This course explores the U.S. Congress and legislative politics. Students examine the practice and significance of congressional elections and the organization and behavior of congressional institutions, including their historical development, with a special emphasis on the connection between electoral behavior and lawmaking.Prerequisite(s): one of the following: PLTC 115, 122, or 125.
Modes of Inquiry
Historical and Social Inquiry [HS]
Writing Credit
No writing credit
Departmental Course Attributes - Major/Minor Requirements
(PLTC: Identities & Interests), (PLTC: Institutional Politics)
INDS Program Relationship
IDAM - AMST Program
GEC This Course Belongs To
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