PS 362 The Congress

A study of the history and politics of the U.S. Congress. Topics include the constitutional vision of the founders, the evolution of Congress as an institution, the differences between the Senate and the House of Representatives, the norms and folkways of the Congress, leadership in the House and Senate, the legislative process, and the Congress and Presidential and Congressional elections. Prerequisite: PS 101 or PS 142 or consent of instructor.

3 credit hours