Structure, development, powers and limits of the federal government are discussed. This course discusses comparative political theory and exploration of cross national categories for political analysis. The British and French systems will be compared. An introduction to Chinese politics is included. This course introduces the nature and role of public administration in contemporary America.
Emphasis is on values and political influences which shape modern administration.
This course is an examination of the American presidency in American government and politics. Emphasis is on interaction between the chief executive and other main national policy-makers, Congress, and the Supreme Court. The nature of presidential leadership, its development, and influence of personality on growth of the office receive special attention. National, state, and local legislatures as lawmaking and political bodies are discussed with emphasis on the U.S. Congress. The course also concerns the legislative process including procedures, performance, and the role of the executive and parties and interest groups.