POS 2038 American Presidency
Trends and shifts in the American Presidency ? Imperial vs. Diminished, Foreign vs. Domestic, Mythic vs. Real ? ill be analyzed. The modern campaign and nominating and election processes will be considered with particular emphasis on the changes in these processes brought about by the electronic media. The President's interaction with Congress and use of political capital and persuasion will be studied in order to understand the dynamic and changing nature of Presidential politics. Lastly, Presidential roles and responsibilities, both formal and informal, will be analyzed to gain a further understanding of the complexities involved in decision making in the development of public policy.