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2022-2023 Westminster College Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Westminster College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PS 212 - The Congress

Semester Hours: 4

A study of the development and functioning of Congress and the legislative process. The course focuses on Congress’ role in policy making, with special attention given to the history, institutions, powers, and duties of Congress, and to the roles played by the committees and leadership of both Houses. The relationships of Congress to parties, interest groups, and other branches of government also are examined.