Our U.S. Politics subfield delves into the foundations and dynamics of American democracy, exploring political institutions, behavior, and policymaking processes.
From the U.S. Constitution and federalism to the presidency, Congress, and judiciary, our faculty analyze the structures shaping governance. We also investigate political parties, elections, and public opinion to provide critical insights into the challenges and achievements of American democracy today.
Discover how our research illuminates the complexities of U.S. governance and contributes to understanding its evolving political landscape.
People
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- Barbara Arneil
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- Bruce Baum
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- Irene Bloemraad
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- Antje Ellermann
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- Terri Givens
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- Kathryn Harrison
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- Alan Jacobs
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- Gyung-Ho Jeong
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- Paul Quirk
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- Michael Weaver
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- Matthew Wright
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- Kevin Lee
Full-time Faculty
- Barbara Arneil
- Bruce Baum
- Irene Bloemraad
- Antje Ellermann
- Terri Givens
- Kathryn Harrison
- Alan Jacobs
- Gyung-Ho Jeong
- Paul Quirk
- Michael Weaver
- Matthew Wright
- Kevin Lee
Research Areas
Our U.S. Politics faculty conduct research in a wide variety of areas.