PS 325 - Elections, Money, and Democracy in America

4 credits
Building around the United States Supreme Court’s decision Citizens United v FEC, explores political participation and democracy in the United States. Investigates electoral campaign regulations and finance, corporate participation in politics, electoral organization structure, disclosure and privacy norms and public finance. Focuses on American national politics but briefly compares state, local and international models. Grading option designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. Prerequisite(s): PS 201 or PS 202 .