Portland-State-University 2021-2022 Bulletin

PS 478 Comparative Democratic Institutions

Examines differences in how democratic governments are structured across the globe and what these differences mean for governing. Explores differences both among and between presidential, parliamentary, and semi-presidential political systems. Examines federal and unitary political structures, and the role of supreme courts. Field trip to observe alternative democratic system.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Upper-division standing.
  • Up one level
  • 400