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Nov 21, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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POL 225 - American Presidency
A study of the American presidency, including the factors shaping its contemporary nature and the relationship of the presidency to Congress, the judiciary, and the administrative bureaucracy. Using historical and contemporary examples, the course pays particular attention to political, ideological, and economic groups seeking to influence the president’s performance. The class addresses current issues such as contemporary controversies over the president’s use of force, executive orders, trade authority, and domestic surveillance. The class also addresses timeless factors involved in studying the presidency, including the role of the US Constitution and the personal characteristics of specific presidents.
Prerequisite: POL 102 or POL 103
3 credits
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