POLS 338The American Presidency

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An intensive study of the institution of the American presidency with special emphasis on the historical evolution of the office of the president, theories of presidential power, presidential campaigns, the permanent campaign, governing, the growth of the modern presidency, and other current issues of the presidency. The prominence of the presidency among the three branches of government in the modern context will be explored and unpacked to help students develop their discernment in processing political news pertaining to the presidency.