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Status: Active
SUNY ID: 183260
Full Title: Governments and Politics Worldwide
Level: Lower Division (UG)
CIP: 4510 Political Science and Government

POL 2010
Government/Politics Worldwide

4 credits

An introduction to current political systems. The course examines political structures and processes (e.g., parliaments, political parties, elections, legislation, and formation of governments in different political systems) and analyzes the ideological foundations of these systems (e.g., liberalism, socialism). Discussions include social, economic, and political priorities set in each system; their strengths and weaknesses; and the impact of structural constraints.