The American Presidency (320-0-20)

Instructors

Daniel Galvin
847 491 2641
2001 Sheridan Road, 3174
Office Hours: By appointment only

Meeting Info

2001 Sheridan GPC GN210: Mon, Wed 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

This course examines major themes in the study of the presidency, with particular emphasis on the tension between executive power and democracy. Topics include the nature and scope of executive power, presidential selection, presidential vs. parliamentary systems, executive aggrandizement, and prominent scholarly theories of presidential power, strategy, and leadership. While we will discuss current events, the aim of the course is to develop analytical tools to better understand and evaluate the past, present, and future of presidential politics.

Class Attributes

Social and Behavioral Science Foundational Discipl
SoC Individual and Social Behavior Distro