GOVERNMENT 129 - Ethics and American Political Leadership

Institution:

Claremont McKenna College

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Description:

Bessette Identifies and examines the ethical issues that have surfaced in national political scandals since the Watergate controversy of the Nixon administration and explores the nature and adequacy of the remedies, legislative and otherwise (such as Independent Counsels) that have been embraced or proposed for combating unethical behavior by public officials. A key issue throughout the course is whether personal morality is necessary for effective political leadership, and, if so, what kind. Offered every third year.

Credits:

1.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.claremontmckenna.edu/

Phone Number:

(909) 621-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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