A survey of how politics influences, and in turn is influenced by, the behavior of judicial institutions and the judges who staff them. Draws heavily on the social science literature studying judicial behavior, the structure of the court system, and the implementation of legal rulings.
A non-chronological study of major Supreme Court decisions and recent issues relating to separation of powers, federalism, the commerce clause, taxes, criminal justice and other non-civil liberties areas.
An analysis of individual voting behavior and candidate strategies during presidential and congressional elections. The effect of the mass media, political action committees, and political advertising on the vote decision is examined. Attention is also devoted to candidates' campaign organizations and communication strategies.
A course in the American presidency, empha- sizing institutional developments and the impact of recent presidents on the office, on other govern- mental institutions, on domestic and foreign policies, and including an examination of the broader context of the executive branch of government.
This course will provide, in a seminar setting, the opportunity for students to concentrate on developing and implementing research projects on topics of their own choice. The course will allow discussion of various perspectives in political science as well as on problems encountered in the research process.
A study of the evolution and development of comparative government and politics within the disci- pline with particular emphasis upon the formulation, application, and limitations of the theories, taxono- mies and conceptual frameworks employed in comparative research.
A thorough survey of recent literature on political institutions and the political process, including political parties and the legislative and executive processes, at the national and sub-national levels.
Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
