The American Presidency

Course Code

PLSC 25215 91

Cross Listed Course Code(s)

AMER 25215, PBPL 25216

Course Description

This course examines the institution of the American presidency. It surveys the foundations of presidential power, both as the Founders conceived it, and as it is practiced in the modern era. This course also traces the historical development of the institutional presidency, the president's relationships with Congress and the courts, the influence presidents wield in domestic and foreign policymaking, and the ways in which presidents make decisions in a system of separated powers.

Instructor(s)

Kevin Angell

¹ UChicago students can self-register.

² Visiting students and pre-college students apply through the same application.