Politics of the United States Congress

People and Society
Politics of the United States Congress

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Details

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  • Academic Plan
    PS_0010
  • Cognate
    People and Society
  • Responsible Academic Unit
    Contact Info
    • Name: Louise Davidson-Schmich
    • Email: davidson@miami.edu
    • Phone: Please contact by email
    • Location: 1300 Campo Sano / Suite 160H
  • Recommended for
    All students.
  • Required Courses
    Students must complete at least 3 courses for at least 9 credits.
  • Number of Groups: 2

Cognate Categories

Description

The most important institution in American politics is the Congress, the central meeting point of the mass public and governing elite. The U.S. Congress is designed to be responsive to the petitions and opinions of U.S. citizens. Interest groups and political parties are essential organizations in the relationship between citizens and leaders. They organize citizens around issues and ideas and inform the public about the actions of Congress and its members. This cognate approaches the study of Congress from the discipline of political science.

Option Groups

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