GOVT 217
Spring 2007
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01
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This course has three aims: to survey the institutional development and current operation of the presidency; to examine the politics of presidential leadership, including the processes of selection of governance; and to consider the interaction of the two. Topics to be addressed include the constitutional framework; Federalist-Antifederalist debate, especially the American ambivalence toward executive power; historical development of the office and its relation to party systems; the process of nominating and electing the president; and the relationship of the office to the other branches. |
Essential Capabilities:
Ethical Reasoning, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: GOVT151 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
TBA
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Examinations and Assignments: Four short writing exercises, one research paper. |
| Instructor(s): Donato,Gary R. Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: PAC104; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 10 |   |   |
| | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 5 | FR: 0 |
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