Topics include presidential leadership, power, and influence in relationships with Congress, courts, parties, bureaucracy, and the public in the formulation and administration of domestic and foreign policy. Nominations, campaigns and elections. Campaigns and Elections. A study of trends in political campaign techniques and their impact on American democracy as political parties decline. Examines the development of modern campaigns in terms of campaign finance, technological innovation, and professionalization.
Emphasis is placed on Congressional elections.
Students may not receive credit for both POL 210 and 233. This course is designed to survey the major institutions of political communication in the United States. Comparative Policy and Dynamics. 4 cr. hrs. Students will examine a current or historical issue or policy debate in American national life and compare how other countries have grappled with the issue.