Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

POL 216 - Politics of Congress

4 credits (Fall or Spring)
A study of the politics of Congress, including such topics as congressional elections, party leadership, floor voting, congressional committees, congressional policymaking, and reform proposals. Emphasis placed on understanding theories of legislative behavior.

Prerequisite: POL 101  with grade S,C, or better.
Note: Not offered every year.
Instructor: Hanson