POL101b Introduction to Modern Governments
3-3-0

A broad view of modern political institutions and processes. The differing forms and workings of governments, unitary, federal, presidential, parliamentary/cabinet, and how they get things done. The main features of representative democracies; comparative party, voting, electoral systems; plebiscites, referendums, initiatives and recall procedures. Various countries will serve to illustrate the varieties and styles of governing.



Professor Ugland