Units: 5
Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour; extra reading, 2 hours; written work, 1 hour
Catalog page 570
Prerequisites: upper- division standing or consent of instructor
Description: An examination of how the wide variety of electoral systems that are used in the world function. Explores how different electoral systems influence the choices made by voters and political candidates. Analyzes how these choices influences factors including representation, accountability, party systems, corruption, and economic growth.
Credit: Credit is awarded for only one of POSC 178 or POSC 178S.