| John Jay College of Criminal Justice | |
| Course Prefix: | GOV Course Number: 215 |
| Course Title: | The Legislative Process |
| Subject: | Government |
| Minimum Credits: | 3.0 Maximum Credits: 3.0 Hours per week: 3.0 |
COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
The status of the legislature within the American political system. The issue of executive encroachment on legislative powers in the wake of Watergate. Internal organization, leadership, and the question of legislative reform. Systems of representation and apportionment. State legislative systems. The evolution of legislatures and their relationship to democratic theory. |
| Prerequisite: | ENG 101. In addition: GOV 101 or permission of the section instructor. |
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Start Date: 08/31/2001 End Date: 04/30/2010 |
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