Prerequisites: upper-division standing or consent of the instructor; admission to the UCR Washington Center program

Description: Explores how Congress works, including representation of constituents, congressional elections, internal rules, the role of parties, relations with the executive branch, and policymaking. Complements the internship experience of participants in the UCDC program who intern on Capitol Hill. Guides students through the process of conducting focused and detailed research.

Credit: Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not available.