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GOVT370

Perspectives on American Federalism: How it Works and How it Fares in an Era of Devolution
GOVT370 FA

SectionClass Size*AvailableTimes
1 15 0 Times: .T..... 1:10PM-4:00PM;

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:01:03 EST 1998 )

This seminar will examine the constitutional and political foundations of American federalism, its organization, and the evolving relationships among its constituent governments -- national, state, and local. The course will emphasize state government experience, and will combine an academic with a practical perspective. We will explore patterns of cooperation and conflict on such issues as the criminal and civil law, political and civil rights, regulatory law (including environmental regulations), and state and national policies toward Native Americans. And we will reflect on the future of the federal bargain: on the implications and limits of devolution (such as the WELFARE REFORM ACT OF 1996).

MAJOR READINGS

THE FEDERALIST PAPERS, Alexander Hamilton,
James Madison and John Jay
THE ANTI-FEDERALISM PAPERS AND THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
DEBATES
THE CONSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF
CONNECTICUT
Alex deTocqueville, DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA
Saul K. Padover, THE LIVING CONSTITUTION, Rev. by Jacob
Landynski
"Muller v. Cregon," a brief history with documents, Nancy
Woloch
William Riordan, PLUNKETT OF TAMMANY HALL
Archibald Cox, THE COURT AND THE CONSTITUTION
Marc Reisner, CADILLAC DESERT

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Mid-term, paper, and final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

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. Readings will include daily newspapers such as THE NEW YORK TIMES.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS GOVT

Prerequisites: None

Section 01
Groark, E
Times: .T..... 1:10PM- 4:00PM;
Grading Mode: A/F
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 0, Fr: 0
No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998




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