Presidential Politics in America

The November 2024 presidential election will be a major event in shaping the future direction of American government and politics. In the first part of this course, we will examine the events leading up to the 2024 election, the unique characteristics of U.S. political institutions, and the issues and dynamics of the campaign. Following the election, we will analyze the outcome and consider its implications for the direction of U.S. public policy over the next four years and the longer term significance of political changes in the United States.