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PSCI0206A-F11

American Presidency

The American Presidency
This course examines the development and modern practice of presidential leadership. Focus is on presidential decision-making, changes in the structure of the presidency as an institution, differences among individual presidents, and the interaction of the president with other major actors, including national governing institutions (executive branch, Congress, courts), interest groups, media, and the public. The course includes an historical overview of the evolution of the presidency, and examines changes in the electoral process. (PSCI 0102 or PSCI 0104 or waiver) 3 hrs. lect./disc. (American Politics)/
Course Reference Number (CRN):
91746
Subject Code:
PSCI
Course Number:
0206
Section Identifier:
A

Course

PSCI 0206

All Sections in Fall 2011

Fall 2011

PSCI0206A-F11 Lecture (Dickinson)