POL 304 - Congress and the Presidency

Upper Division

Comprehensive examination of how institutions of the American Congress and the Presidency cooperate and compete with one another. Considers the foundations of both Congress and the presidency and explores implications for American democracy when one or both of these branches either overextends or under-utilizes its constitutionally given powers. Topics include the development of the office of the presidency, the Congressional committee system, the nature and scope of presidential power, the role of money in elections, the President’s relationship with the public, the relationship between the representative and the constituency, and implications of both Congress and the Presidency on public policy making.

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences

Repeatable
No

Additional Notes
Previous course number: POL 105

Course credits: 4