POL408
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POL408 - Development of the American Presidency
Course ID
039454
Course Description
This course will explore and explain the development of the institution of the American Presidency. Beginning with the Constitutional Convention through the two terms of President Obama, this course will look at all 43 presidents and how their time in office changed the function and powers of the office of President. Students will gain a deep understanding of the theories of presidential power and the realities of how the presidents have chosen to use those powers.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Attributes
WE - WEC (Writing Emphasis Course)
Course Requisites
May be convened with
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No