PSC 311 ,312 - The American Presidency

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Muhlenberg College

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Description:

The presidency is an institution that is shaped by historical, systemic, and contextual factors. This course examines the intellectual and historical roots of the American presidency, its possibilities and limitations in relation to other political institutions, and its relation to the citizenry. The course examines the creation of the presidency, its development as a democratic institution, the emergence of "presidential greatness" in thetwentieth century, and the expansion of national administrative power. A main focus is placed on understanding changes in executive power over time, placing recent contemporary events in historical context. Prerequisite: PSC 101 Introduction to American National Government or permission of instructor. Meets general academic requirement H (and W which applies to 312 only).

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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