<p>Seminar, three hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Analysis of political foundations of policy-making. Characterization of democratic institutions as a series of delegations, from voters to elected officials, within parties and legislatures, and from elected politicians to unelected bureaucrats. Examination of implications of different institutional designs for how those delegations are made and controlled.</p>

Political Science

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The department investigates the nature, causes, and consequences of politics, whether between countries, around the world, in the U.S., or in political philosophy.

General Catalog

Institutions and Comparative Politics: Political Institutions, Delegation, and Policy-Making

POL SCI 254B

4 units