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Legislative Politics
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46.270
Course ID: 005601
A comparative study of the political realities and currents which affect policy making in the American Congress and the Massachusetts State Legislature. Among the areas of study will be the qualities which are essential to successfully run and hold onto legislative office and the influence those political factors have on the making of laws. Students will participate in a simulated campaign for state legislative office, which include budgeting, advertising and communicating a campaign message.
Credits: 3