PSC 264 - Congressional Politics

Course Units: 1.0

(Not Offered this Academic Year) An examination of the U.S. Congress emphasizing elections, representation, organization, decision-making and the human psychology of being a representative. Course is unique among PS courses in that almost the entire course is conducted as a simulation, with students taking on the roles of legislators, journalists, lobbyists, and members of the executive branch. Prerequisite(s): PSC 111 or PSC 112 or sophomore standing. CC: SOCS