Inside View of the Federal Policymaking Process

3 Hours

On-the-ground and behind-the-scenes study of the federal policymaking process and the institutions and people that comprise the federal government. Sampling of literature on federal government dynamic and face-to-face interaction with individuals from the major institutions that participate in federal governance. Discussion and analysis of information gathered from meetings with officials from Congress, the White House, executive branch agencies, lobbying firms, nongovernmental organizations, think tanks, interest groups, and the media. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester. Taught in Washington, DC, during the summer semester.