Democracy is the worst system of Government except for all others.
Capitalism is the worst way to run an economy except for all others.
Not only are these systems sometimes flawed, they are sometimes in conflict. In the United States, we face the constant struggle of integrating a free market system with a political democracy. In this course we will discuss the source of and methods of resolution for this most deep seated dispute in American politics. By the end of the course, students will be expected to analyze and understand the sources of, the contradictions in, and the system for conflict resolution associated with much of American political life. Participation - Students will be asked to summarize one of the readings from the Shaw book at least twice during the semester.