PSC 305 - U.S. Congress

1 course unit

This course addresses several empirical and analytical questions about Congress and the legislative process: What does Congress do? How do members of Congress get elected and stay in office? How do legislators “represent” us? How does the institution of Congress function as a lawmaking body? What really matters in congressional decision-making processes? How have Congress and congressional lawmaking changed throughout U.S. history? In brief, this course is organized around the history, members, workings, and future of the U.S. Congress.
Prerequisite(s): PSC 101 Introduction to American National Government or permission of instructor.