POS 225 - The American Presidency

Institution:

Reading Area Community College

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

Despite the uncertain nature of the office at the time of its founding, the American Presidency has become one of the most influential, prestigious positions in the world. This course will examine the presidency as an institution and will explore how those who have occupied the office have expanded its powers and responsibilities and have altered perceptions about the office. The course will focus on the functions of the office and its role in shaping policy, the balance of power between the President and the other branches of the government, and formal and informal sources of executive power. While the individuals who have held the office will inevitably guide some of our discussion, the primary focus will be on the policies and politics of the office.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

COM 051 or COM 061

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

A Grade of D or Higher is Required for all Listed Prerequisite Courses.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.racc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 372-4721

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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