University of Portland Bulletin 2024-2025

POL 330 Congress and the Presidency

This course provides an in-depth study of the three branches of the U.S. government: the legislature, executive, and judiciary. We will examine the major questions and methodological approaches that shape the study of American political institutions, including quantitative, qualitative, and historical methods. Understanding the origins of these institutions will shed light on political power, representation, and American democracy.

Prerequisite

POL 200