The Constitution provides that responsibility for foreign and defense policy be divided between the executive and legislative branches, and there has been a “struggle” in this area between the president and Congress for the more than two hundred years of our history. Over the last 75 years a series of expansionist executives and passive Congresses has resulted in a situation in which presidential power seems to have substantially eclipsed congressional power in this arena.
Congress has periodically attempted to regain some of its power in the national security area; and the ways in which Congress influences national security policy continue to evolve. This course will examine the constitutional basis of congressional authority, how that authority has evolved over the years, and the current state of congressional power and activity in the national security area.
You will be required to conduct research, write a case study, and present your research of current congressional involvement in a specific area of national security policy for this class. Seminars meet approximately four times for two hours, over the course of 12 weeks. The first meeting date is published, with the others determined at the first class.
NOTE: If a class is indicated that it will be conducted in an online format expect a mix of live virtual sessions/instruction and a few supplemental components to be completed independently. Participants will receive course information with syllabus and online access details approximately a week before the start date.
2024 Dates:
November 20, 2024 (first class meeting) WAIT LIST FULL ***ONLINE SESSION***
Tuition: $1,375
2025 Dates:
May 7, 2025 (first class meeting) ***ONLINE SESSION***
Tuition: $1,400
Next Course: May 7, 2025 (first class meeting) ***ONLINE SESSION***
