POLS 002. American Politics (AP)

How do American institutions and political processes work? To what extent do they produce democratic, egalitarian, or rational outcomes? The course examines the exercise and distribution of political power. Topics include presidential leadership and elections; legislative politics; the role of the Supreme Court; federalism; parties, interest groups, and movements; public policy; the politics of class, race, and gender; voting; mass media; and public discontent with government.
Social sciences.
1 credit.
Eligible for PPE.
Fall 2026. Reeves.
Spring 2027. Reeves.
Fall 2027 Reeves.
Spring 2028 Schwarz.
Catalog chapter: Political Science
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/political-science

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