POL 220: The American Presidency at John Jay College
3 credits · Fall 2026
The American Presidency (POL 220) at John Jay College has 1 way to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 1 section have an open seat right now.
The professor is: Jonathan Kranz.
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Requirements
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and POL 101
About this course
This course examines the American presidency covering topics including the evolution of the Executive Branch, the relationships the President has with the media and the public, and how the President interacts with the other branches of the federal government. A central theme of the course is presidential power. Students will learn how the actions of presidents throughout U.S. history have both expanded and contracted the power vested in the office.
Professors for POL 220 at John Jay, Fall 2026
- Jonathan KranzChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 1.9 (107) · difficulty 4.2/5 · 17% would take again
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POL 220 sections, times and seats
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Questions about POL 220 at John Jay
- Who teaches POL 220 at John Jay in Fall 2026?
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