POSC - 320. The American Presidency

3 credit(s)
The origin and development of the contemporary roles of the President as a decision maker and the importance of the presidency in the American Political System. Studies examining the selection process and the relationship between presidents and other decision-making actors, such as the Congress, interest groups, the courts and the bureaucracy, will be used to inform the students to help critically analyze both continuity and changes in the influence of the office.

Prerequisite(s): POSC 100 or Juniors or above.
Attribute: (ATTR: AMSB, ARTS, APJ, PPA)