An introduction to the issues and debates relating to the place of legislatures within the political system. Among the main topics are the role of legislatures, their representative ability, legislative careers, parliamentary versus presidential systems and legislative reform. Emphasis will be placed on experience in Canada and the US. Antirequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E or 2234E or 2244E Corequisite(s): Pre-or Corequisite(s): Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 1.0 course. back to top
