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This course is an examination of the historical development and constitutional principles of American government including inquiries into federalism, national and state powers, separation of powers, checks and balances, due process and equal protection of the laws. The primary focus will be on case law of the Supreme Court from the Marshall court to the present, supplemented by analytical readings on such issues as the proper role of the court in a constitutional federal representative republic; the types of judicial strategies available to the court and the implications of their use; the nature and effectiveness of political checks on judicial power; and the doctrinal trends that have developed over time as the court has exercised its power of judic ial review.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT Grading Mode: Graded
Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.
Last Updated on MAR-19-2002
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