POL 201 - Congress and the Presidency

Institution:

William Jewell College

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Description:

Examines Congress dynamically in terms of participant roles, committee systems, party influence and leadership, legislative functions and representative democracy, legislative and executive relations, and current efforts at reform. Second half of course will cover the development of the modern presidency from 1789 to the present. Topics include presidential leadership, power, and influence in relationships with Congress, courts, parties, bureaucracy, and the public in the formulation and administration of domestic and foreign policy.

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jewell.edu

Phone Number:

(816) 415-5979

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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