School of Graduate, Professional and Extended Studies 2021-2022

May 09, 2025

School of Graduate, Professional and Extended Studies 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HIS 635 - History of the American Presidency: 1933-2008

Credits: 3

Analyzes the organization, behavior, and impact of the American presidency on American politics, policy, and culture. Attention is given to historical developments in the American presidency since 1933. Examines the evolutionary development of the presidency as an institution, the structural constraints and demands on presidents, and the increasing importance of unilateral executive powers.