Restriction: Must be in the Government & Politics Honors program. Many classes focus on a narrow aspect of the American political system such as Congress, courts, or voter behavior. All of these are important topics, but for many their importance lies in their connection to broader processes of representation and policy-making. In this class we will survey many topics as they bear upon these two broader themes: who makes policy and who is represented? Readings include both classics and recent studies reflecting differing approaches to scholarship.