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PS 350 The Presidency


This analysis of the nature and role of the American presidency examines the contemporary institution of the presidency and its effectiveness. It discusses the sources of presidential power, the constitutional basis of the presidency, the role of the executive office and the White House staff, and the relationship between personality traits and the exercise of presidential power.

Prerequisite: PS 101 American Politics  strongly recommended.