POSC 321 - Selecting the President

Institution:

Denison University

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Divided into three parts, this course deals with party nominations of presidential candidates, general election campaigns and ratification of the general election outcome by the electoral college. We spend most of our time on presidential nominating politics, beginning with the history of presidential nominations from what the founders intended to the front-loaded, primary-dominated, mediaand money-driven system currently in use. Some of the topics examined in depth include scheduling of presidential primaries and caucuses, campaign finance, media coverage of campaigns, divisive primaries, the national nominating convention, voting behavior in primaries and in the general election, and the perennial debate between critics and defenders of the electoral college. When possible, the course includes direct observation of candidates and campaigns. No prerequisites. This course counts toward the fulfillment of Lugar program requirements.(4 credits)

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.denison.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 587-0810

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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