University of Portland Bulletin 2012-2013

POL 419 The US Presidency

An examination of the presidency in the American political system. This course examines the founding, development, and institutionalization of the presidency, the growth of presidential power, presidential selection, the role of the president in the executive branch, and the interactions between the president, the media and the other institutions of government.

Prerequisite

POL 200 or permission of the instructor.