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A comprehensive survey of the basic premises, permanent institutions and policy making processes of the American national government is presented.

A review of the institutions, functions and operations of state and local government, this class takes a comparative approach, examining the similarities and differences of political institutions in the 50 states.

Students examine the structure of Illinois state government and its corporate subdivisions. Taking a structural-functional and behavioral approach, the course covers the patterns of political alignment and current problems.

This course will introduce students to the research methods used in political science, including research design, quantitative methods, and qualitative methods. Students will also learn to conduct research.