This is a basic course dealing primarily with the national government of the United States. However, the relationship between the national government and the states is discussed. The roles played by political parties, interest groups, PACs, and lobbyists are examined. Orders are shipped via UPS, so please include a street address.
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Since changes in edition can take place, students are advised to wait and purchase texts after enrolling in the course and receiving the course study guide. Schmidt, Steffen W., Mack C. Shelley, II, and Barbara A. Bardes. There are twelve written assignments and two examinations. In this course, up to two submissions of assignments may be made per week. The midcourse examination is taken after the first six assignments have been graded.