POLb1113 American Political Institutions

Fakulta sociálních studií
podzim 2022
Rozsah
1/1/0. 5 kr. Ukončení: zk.
Vyučující
Charles David Hadley (přednášející), doc. Mgr. Michal Pink, Ph.D. (zástupce)
doc. Mgr. Michal Pink, Ph.D. (cvičící)
Garance
doc. Mgr. Michal Pink, Ph.D.
Katedra politologie – Fakulta sociálních studií
Kontaktní osoba: Mgr. Lucie Pospíšilová
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Oddělení politologie – Katedra politologie – Fakulta sociálních studií
Rozvrh
Po 10. 10. 8:00–9:40 M117, Út 11. 10. 8:00–9:40 U43, St 12. 10. 8:00–9:40 U43, Čt 13. 10. 8:00–9:40 U41, Pá 14. 10. 8:00–9:40 U41, Po 17. 10. 8:00–9:40 U33, Út 18. 10. 8:00–9:40 U43, St 19. 10. 8:00–9:40 U43, Čt 20. 10. 16:00–19:40 U32
Předpoklady
! POL339 American Institutions && !NOW( POL339 American Institutions )
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Mateřské obory/plány
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Cíle předmětu
The participant explore the basic functions of political system in USA. The main topic of the seminar is presidential election 2016.
Výstupy z učení
Student will be able: - to understand the main characterictics of American political system; - to understand the system of division of powers; - to analyze main political actors of American politics.
Osnova
  • 1. Introduction: Course overview and “The American Political System” 2. Selecting the President: A Process of Reform in Continued Flux - “The Public Funding of Presidential Elections” - “National Democratic Party/Convention Delegate Selection Reforms” - “Selecting US Presidents by Accident of Design” 3. The President: Role, Limitations, and Power - “The President: Public Expectations” - “The President in Office” 4. The Congress: An Organized Counterbalance to the President? - “The Organization and Operation of U.S. Congress” 5. The U.S. Court System: Establishment, Organization, and Operation - “Establishment of U.S. Supreme Court Power; Its Organization and Operation in the Court System” 6. The U.S. Supreme Court in American Society - “The Responsibility and Powers of the Courts” 7. Political Parties, Presidential Elections, and the Future of American Politics - “Race, Religion, and American Political Parties” - “The Future of American Politics: A Continued Revolt of the Moderates?” 8. Review 9. FINAL EXAMINATION 10. Individual meetings with students over course grades
Literatura
    povinná literatura
  • Federal Election Commission, ““Citizens Guide”(Updated January 2015; 9 pgs.)
  • R. Eric Petersen, “Roles and Duties of a Member of Congress.” (Washington, DC: Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress, November 4, 2010). (10 pp.)
  • MCKAY, David. American politics and society. 8th ed. Chichester, West Sussex, U.K.: John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2013, xxiii, 496 p.
  • The Constitution: Amendments 11-27” The U.S. National Archives & Records Administration http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_amendments_11- 27.html
  • Federal Election Commission, “Public Funding of Presidential Elections” (Updated February 2016; 11 pgs.)
  • The Constitution of the United States: A Transcription,” The U.S. National Archives & Records Administration http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_transcript.html
  • PHILLIPS, Kevin a Sean WILENTZ. The emerging republican majority. The James Madision Library i. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2015, xxv, 570. ISBN 9780691163246. info
  • DRUCKMAN, James N. a Lawrence R. JACOBS. Who governs? : presidents, public opinion, and manipulation. London: University of Chicago Press, 2015, xix, 183. ISBN 9780226234410. info
Výukové metody
Lectures, seminars
Metody hodnocení
final test
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
Informace učitele
Schedule: (date/room/timetable) 14.10. U42 8:00-9:30 15.10. U43 12:00-13:30 16.10. U32 12:00-13:30 17.10. U32 8:00-9:30 18.10. U42 8:00-9:30 21.10. U42 8:00-9:30 22.10. U43 12:00-13:30 23.10. U32 12:00-13:30 24.10. U42 18:00-20:30 25.10. U42 8:00-9:30 You are encouraged to raise your hand to ask questions on specific lecture or reading points which you feel need clarification. Do not hesitate to ask questions because the discussion could clarify important points for all students.
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