Political science studies government and politics at all levels. Department aims to understand public life and promote citizenship
Born in 1964 to parents Shyamala and Donald Harris. Sister Maya Harris born in 1967. Parents separated in 1970, forming family known as Shyamala and the girls
Born in 1911 in South Dakota to pharmacist father. Worked as pharmacist and pharmacist's son from 1931 to 1937. Earned BA from University of Minnesota and MA from Louisiana State University
Democratic and Republican parties have dominated US politics since 1850s. Parties have evolved significantly over time, becoming left- and right-wing. Democratic Party supports social justice and mixed economy since 1912. Republican Party focuses on business interests and defense since 1854
Bill Clinton's father William Jefferson Blythe Jr. died in 1946. Blythe had four marriages, including to Virginia Cassidy, who gave birth to Bill. Bill adopted his stepfather's surname after his father's death. Bill Clinton's mother Virginia married Roger Clinton Sr. in 1950. Virginia married Jeff Dwire in 1969, then Richard Kelley in 1982
Born in 1942 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to wealthy Catholic parents. Survived financial difficulties after father's business failed. Graduated from Archmere Academy in 1961 as class president. Earned BA from University of Delaware in 1965. Graduated from Syracuse University Law School in 1968