PSCI 207
Political Elections Fall 2016
Division II
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The National and state elections taking place this fall, 2016, will be “interesting”. Historically, elections with the dominant consideration of who will be the President generate greater attention by and greater involvement of the public. This is especially the case when an incumbent President is not standing for re-election. The 21st century in the United States has had a very turbulent beginning and the American public is very divided over how best to respond to the many challenges that confront the United States. This course explores the factors that shape the outcome of political elections in America. Among the factors we will consider are the state of the economy, international events, the role of political parties at the state and national levels, the current partisan balance, ideology, media, special interests, money, candidates, the “hot” issues of the moment, of which there are many, and long enduring issues that have long generated conflict at the national level. We will consider in detail the 2016 national elections both for Federal office (President, Senate and House) and for state offices (governors and state legislators). And, we will consider the likely consequences that will flow from the results that obtain.
The Class: Format: lecture
Limit: 35
Expected: 20-24
Class#: 1681
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: a midterm, a final, and a research paper
Prerequisites: none
Enrollment Preferences: Political Science majors
Distributions: Division II
Attributes: PSCI American Politics Courses

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