POLS 221 - Congress and the Presidency

Observers of American politics frequently lament the unproductive relationship between contemporary presidents and the Congress. Yet, many of the framers of the U.S. Constitution believed conflict between the legislative and executive branches would lead to better government. In this course, we will examine the constitutional roots of Congress and the American Presidency. We will focus on the relationships between these two American political institutions primarily charged with enacting and refining public policy. Topics covered include the organization of the executive and legislative branches, the impact of elections on interbranch relationships, and the consequences of partisan polarization on contemporary policymaking.

Credits 1

Area
Social Sciences

Division
Social Sciences