POL 217 Presidential Politics and Elections

A broad survey course on the politics of presidential elections in American history. The course will give attention to a historical review of past presidential elections, an analysis of the development of the franchise in United States, the evolving significance of the presidency in American politics, and the current national election. An upper division version of this course, POL 317, is available to students. Please confer with the professors of the course if you wish to register for POL 317. Offered every four years during the presidential campaign season. 3 hour(s). SSC.