POLS 203 - The (Dis)United States: Conflict and Consensus in American Politics

3 Credit(s)

The contemporary American political system is often paralyzed by partisan and ideological conflict. Scholars disagree as to whether this is caused by a deeply divided citizenry or political elites interested in their own agendas. This course studies the causes of conflict in American politics and explores how they affect specific areas of public policy. It also examines potential ways to achieve consensus on solutions to some of the country’s problems.
Prerequisite(s): No Prerequisites.