Political Science 305 - Congress&Legsltv Prc
Fall
2024
01
3.00
Samuel Stoddard
TU TH 8:30AM 9:45AM
UMass Amherst
36587
Machmer Hall room W-27
sstoddar@umass.edu
Analysis and evaluation of the U.S. Congress, its structure, procedures, and norms. Emphasis on congressional elections; representation; legislative behavior; the relationship between Congress and the executive branch; and Congress as a source of continuity and a vehicle for change in American politics. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BA-PolSci majors.
Open to Senior & Junior POLISCI primary majors.