2023-2024 Traditional Undergraduate Catalog

POL 330 American Constitution: Structure & Power

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the concept of executive overreach, its historical context, and contemporary relevance in the United States.  This course will examine the constitutional framework of the separation of powers and the role of the executive branch in the policymaking process.  Factors that contribute to executive overreach, such as the expansion of executive authority during times of crisis, and the implications for democratic governance and individual rights will be analyzed. (3 credits)  

 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Final grade of C- or higher in LAN 101 Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric