POL 140 - American Presidency

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

This course is designed to encourage, enhance and heighten student participation in ou. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain the forces and participants involved in the dynamics of the compromise of the Constitutional Convention, which shaped the establishment of an executive branch; Identify the constitutional model and proper role of the president in the doctrine of separation of power; Discuss the constitutional powers of the president that overlap within the other two branches; Include some relevant and modern issues that are sources of controversy regarding their administration; Trace the historical evolution of the president within the confines of the constitutional and non-constitutional functions of the office; Critique the present method of nominating presidential candidates and election of the chief executive; Identify those presidents who have made the most permanent contributions to the evolution of the office; Explain the impact of television, campaign financing and the expectations of the American people toward the office of president.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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