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    May 25, 2026  
American University Catalog 2025-2026 
    
American University Catalog 2025-2026

GOVT-432 Comparative Political Institutions (3)


This course explores the nature of political institutions and processes, including electoral systems, federalism, and borders. Students gain an understanding of how institutions are structured, how they function considering internal and external pressures, and how they interact with other institutions and governments. Prerequisite: GOVT-130 .