Political Science 305 - Congress&Legsltv Prc
Spring
2025
01
3.00
Samuel Stoddard
M W 2:30PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
52697
South College Room W245
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 and Sophomore POLISCI majors & minors.