LAW615G

041791

This course will give an overview of prominent debates over the scope of presidential power, encompassing both age-old disputes as well as the hot-button issues of the day. It aims to provide an in-depth examination of the United States Presidency, studying its foundations as well as longstanding debates over the scope and structure of presidential power. Drawing on scholarly literature in the area and the practice experience of the instructor, this course will also examine the distinct legal, ethical, strategic, political, and policy issues confronting lawyers advising the President. Particular attention will be given to national security and foreign affairs issues--areas where courts infrequently serve as a robust constraint on presidential power--but the course will examine domestic areas of presidential power as well.

ALT - Alternative Grading +/- A,B,C,D,E,S,P,F

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