American Political Institutions

People and Society
American Political Institutions

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  • Academic Plan
    PS_0059
  • 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 major institutions and organizations of American politics: the Presidency, Congress, state and local governments, and interest groups. Students will learn the values underlying the U.S. policy-making system and how the rules of the political game guide citizens' efforts to change public policy. Students will also learn how they can advocate for their own policy goals.

Option Groups

Complete exactly 2 of the following option groups:

*Indicates an inactive course

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