Legal Constraints on Executive Power
SLN #: 62357Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 1013
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Selin
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
This seminar explores how constitutional and statutory law enable and constrain the contemporary presidency. The course will examine presidential power in both domestic and foreign affairs and situate that power in the context of congressional and judicial authority. Topics covered include the president’s role in the legislative and appropriations process, presidential use of unilateral action and the appointment power to pursue policy in the executive branch, and the limits on congressional investigation and judicial review of executive action.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: Yes
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 16
Final Exam Given: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Teaching Method: In Person
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.