GOVT151

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GOVT151

American Government and Politics GOVT151 SP

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times
1	50	2	Times: .T.T... 8:30AM-9:50AM;

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:00:40 EST 1998 )

An introduction to American national institutions and the policy process. The focus is on the institutions and actors that make interpret, and enforce our laws: Congress, the presidency, the courts, and the bureaucracy. The course will critically assess the perennial conflict over executive, legislative, and judicial power and the implications of the rise of the administrative state for a democratic order. This course is designed specifically for first-year students.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Midterm, final exams, plus paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS GOVT

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Murphy, R; Times: .T.T... 8:30AM- 9:50AM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 0, Jr: 3, So: 2, Fr: 1; No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

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