This course focuses on the fundamentals of American government and politics. It examines institutional structures such as Congress, the Presidency and the Supreme Court, and the separation of powers among these branches of government as reflections of liberal democratic theory and constitutional practice. The course studies such topics as American federalism and states' rights; elections and voting behaviour; and the role of political parties, interest groups, and the media. Seminar: Three hours a week. 05-01-2021-06-04-2021 Web Tuesday, Thursday 01:00PM - 02:15PM, Room to be Announced