16.7 2nd and 3rd years David Tucker. Normally 25 points of first-year Politics; students with only 12.5 points in Politics may apply to the 2nd/3rd-year coordinator. First semester Two 1-hour lectures and a tutorial a week. On completion of the subject a student will have:

• an introductory understanding of the major political institutions in the United States that may serve as a preparation for further studies in political science;
• a familiarity with the major problems confronting various presidents since the Second World War;
• some knowledge of the achievements and failures of various presidents, such as Nixon, Reagan, Bush and Clinton;
• an appreciation of the diversity of American society;
• an understanding of the major social problems confronting the United States today.

The operations of the American political system, describing the interplay of interests, culture, personalities and institutions. We begin by considering the Constitution and the principles which it embodies, and then examine key institutions, including the Presidency, the Congress, the Supreme Court and the political parties. When appropriate, case studies will be undertaken to encourage students to apply their understanding of the political processes and players in evaluating historical events such as the Watergate crisis or the Iran-contra affair. Essay work or equivalent totalling 5,000 words. 16.7 David Tucker. First semester. Two 1-hour lectures and a tutorial per week. On completion of the subject a student will have:

• an introductory understanding of the major political institutions in the United States that may serve as a preparation for further studies in political science;
• a familiarity with the major problems confronting various presidents since the Second World War;
• some knowledge of the achievements and failures of various presidents, such as Nixon, Reagan, Bush and Clinton;
• an appreciation of the diversity of American society;
• an understanding of the major social problems confronting the United States today.

The operations of the American political system, describing the interplay of interests, culture, personalities and institutions. Consideration of the Constitution and the principles which it embodies, and then examination of key institutions, including the Presidency, the Congress, the Supreme Court and the political parties. When appropriate, case studies will be undertaken to encourage students to apply their understanding of the political processes and players in evaluating historical events such as the Watergate crisis or the Iran-contra affair. Essay work or equivalent totalling 5,000 words.