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PLS - Political Science

PLS 230

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

(3.00 CR.)

Teaches the creation and development of the legislative branch of American government, and how that branch - Congress - interacts with the presidency, judiciary, and other aspects of American politics, such as campaigns, elections, political parties, media, bureaucracy, domestic policy, and foreign policy. Lecture 3 hours per week.