Student is given a framework within which to analyze contemporary international politics.
An introduction to American national government and politics, emphasizing Constitution, party system, Congress, Presidency, courts, and problems in national-state relations, civil rights, foreign policy, and social and economic policies. Analyzes and compares their political cultures, political institutions, and political processes. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students. Analyzes and compares in a systematic manner their political cultures, political institutions, and political processes.