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BE Civil
College of
Behavioral & Social ScienceSthe Solution
department of
Government & Politics
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Governments are the backbone of organized societies, regulating money,
education, health care and social programs, as well as providing for public
safety and national defense. In the department of government & politics at the
University of maryland, we give ordinary people the tools and information they
need to improve the quality of their government—and thus their lives—and we
provide the expertise and data for policymakers to address social problems
and societal conflicts. We offer new insights about strife in the middle east and
minority political participation in the United States through funding from and
partnerships with leading research organizations such as the national Science
foundation and the pew Charitable trusts. our location, just a metro ride from
Washington, d.C., allows our students and faculty to connect with key players
in governments and in organizations around the world.
throUgh oUr reSearCh, We’re brIngIng neW UnderStandIng to the ComplICated
politics that govern our world.
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The Latino population is on its way to becoming the
largest minority ethnic group in the United States,
increasing from 12.5 percent in 2000 to 16.4 percent in
the 2010 census. Stella RouSe explores Latino public
opinion on issues such as immigration reform and
education, as well as how effectively government policies
represent these interests. She also looks at other ways
Latinos participate, such as through community activism
or religious affiliations or by contacting lawmakers.
Whether developing an online system to make it
easier for military members and citizens abroad to
vote or educating the public about super PACs, Paul
HeRRnSon’S cutting-edge work is making us a better-
informed nation. He directs Maryland’s Center for
American Politics and Citizenship, which conducts
research and provides education and outreach on hot
topics such as money and politics, voting systems and
negative campaigning, and trains future leaders to
address the critical issues of tomorrow.
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American Politics » We study the highest levels of
the U.S. government and the behaviors of everyday
citizens, from partisanship and ideology in Congress
to voting patterns based on age, race and geography.
As changing demographics transform the political
dynamics of our country, the work of our engaged,
diverse faculty plays an essential role in influencing
policy and informing the public.
“Working at the center for american Politics and citizen-ship, i co-wrote two reports on state politics and participated in several caPc events con-necting the university to state policymakers. This gave me a chance to see firsthand how professors and graduate stu-dents conduct and prepare academic research while also honing my practical database, presentation and writing skills.”Alex Knobel ’13
16%of the U.S. popUlatIon
IS latIno, aCCordIng to the 2010 CenSUS.
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Without international laws or oversight, what makes
global companies play by the rules? Virginia Haufler
examines the role of these businesses in new efforts to
set international standards, as pressure from non-
governmental organizations, consumers in different
markets or even other corporations lead them to change
their behavior. For example, she’s evaluating the success
of the certification process designed by activist groups
in collaboration with governments and the diamond
industry itself to keep “blood diamonds” out of the global
market.
Paul HutH studies why countries go to war and how
negotiations and international legal processes can bring a
peaceful end to conflicts. He looks at territorial disputes,
such as the extended struggle between India and Pakistan
for Kashmir, to determine under which conditions they
escalate or are settled without arms. He hopes to provide
policy guidance so decision-makers can anticipate when
these parties are willing to turn to institutions such as the
International Court of Justice or arbitration panels.
International Relationships » All countries have
relationships with others, whether it’s a peace treaty
with a neighbor or a valuable trading partner an
ocean away. Even a determinedly isolationist coun-
try, such as North Korea, must interact with
outsiders. We’re analyzing those links, with an eye
on not only the nations themselves, but also the
major organizations and corporations that influ-
ence those connections.
193
member StateS In the UnIted
natIonS
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the u.S. haS the largeSt economy
in the world, followed By china.
As China’s global influence grows, so does the significance
of the U.S.-China relationship. Margaret Pearson
studies the effectiveness of the country’s industrial
policy—the funding of state-run companies to dominate
sectors such as electricity and telecommunications—in
achieving governmental goals of producing innovation
and upgrading technical capacity. Her work provides new
understanding of China’s domestic economic policies that
seek to balance state intervention and market forces.
Kanisha Bond is demystifying the shadowy players
in inter- and intrastate conflicts: terrorists, guerrillas,
paramilitaries and other violent extremist groups.
Through her research on alliances and collaboration
among them, individual governments and the
international community can better understand the role
that violent non-state actors play in modern-day conflicts.
Global Governance » Every state has its own way
of governing and its own political culture. We’re discov-
ering how each country is similar—and how they’re
drastically different. We compare electoral institutions
and bureaucracies, and their impact on the quality of
government and on the role of religion and race in
homogenous and heterogeneous societies—all to
draw out common themes and create greater under-
standing in our increasingly globalized world.
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In the aftermath of tragedies, such as the terrorism of
Sept. 11, 2001, leaders may take advantage of a nation’s
fear. Fred AlFord, who studies moral psychology, says
they must guard against that temptation because humans
are capable of great hate—but also love and reparation.
His work on trauma, including extensive studies of
Holocaust survivors, brings new light to the motivations
of the Nazis and those who cooperated with them.
Is a democratic state necessarily a secular state? IAn
WArd brings together religious and political studies
to show how a deeper understanding of their relationship
can help governments make better decisions. Whether it’s
the American concept of “separation of church and state,”
the French ban on religious head coverings in schools or
the Lebanese requirement that leaders come from certain
sects of Christianity and Islam, he’s examining how elected
governments interact with religions in their countries.
a well-instructed people alone can be permanently a free people . —JAmes mAdIson
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Human nature & Civil society » What does it
mean to be free? What actions are “right” or “good”?
What are the responsibilities of a citizen? Political
philosophers theorize on human nature and the
ideas behind the organization of government. Draw-
ing from human experiences around the world and
from the depths of history, we seek to understand
the morals and ethics that guide our actions and
their implications for civil society.
“as an intern in congressman Steny hoyer’s (D-Md.) office, i learned about the day-to-day operations of a legisla-tive office while gaining valuable policy research experience. it was an amazing opportunity for me to apply what i had learned in class to the real world.”nirAnjAn MurAli ’13 / M.P.P. ’14
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afrICan amerICan StUdIeS be eMPowered
anthropology be culturAl
CrImInology & CrImInal JUStICe be just
eConomICS be efficient
geographICal SCIenCeS be globAl
government & polItICS be civil
hearIng & SpeeCh SCIenCeS be heArd
JoInt program In SUrvey methodology be counted
pSyChology be understood
SoCIology be sociAl
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The department of Government &
Politics is one of the college of behavioral
& social sciences’ 10 diverse,
interdisciplinary departments and
programs, all committed to investigating
and improving the human condition.
College of
Behavioral & Social ScienceSthe Solution
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