Theory and practice of national government in Congress, the Presidency, and the Supreme Court, and the interaction of these institutions with interest groups, political parties, public opinion and the mass media.

An exploration of politics, government, and policy in the American states. The course is a comparative analysis of the 50 states, with a focus on how variations in political arrangements across the states can help us understand difference in policies.

An analysis of Massachusetts politics and government, including the political environment, the branches of government, political participation, and local government. This course will also examine current public policies in the Commonwealth, such as education, the environment, and crime and justice policy.

Analysis of the policy-making processes, including agenda setting, adoption, implementation, and evaluation. These processes will be examined through the lens of major US policy areas such as education, the environment, and crime and justice policy.

Analysis of the policy-making processes, including agenda setting, adoption, implementation, and evaluation. These processes will be examined through the lens of major US policy areas such as education, the environment, and crime and justice policy.

Available topics seminar in the field of American politics. Repeatable with change in content.

Available topics seminar in the field of American politics. Repeatable with change in content.

Analysis of the policy-making processes, including agenda setting, adoption, implementation, and evaluation. These processes will be examined through the lens of major US policy areas such as education, the environment, and crime and justice policy.
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Available topics seminar in the field of American politics. Repeatable with change in content.
Register for this course.