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GOVT374

Policymaking by Litigation GOVT374 SP

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times	POI	Prereq
1	12	2	Times: .T..... 1:30PM-4:00PM;	Yes	No

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add 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 Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999 )

Political scientists have long recognized the important policy role played by courts in our political system. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the American Civil Liberties Union are the most obvious examples of groups in the 20th century that have successfully used litigation as a means of policy making. Literally dozens of other groups today vigorously pursue such a litigation strategy--women's organizations, environmental groups, consumers groups, lesbian and gay organizations, as well as a more recently active range of conservative groups. The list is a long and varied one. To study American government in the latter half of the 20th century without analysis of policy making by litigation is to ignore a critical component of our national policy making system. In this seminar each student will choose a different litigation group to research and will be responsible for presenting the results of that research in two written and two oral presentations. The seminar will work together to evaluate the implications and results of the courts as policy makers in a representative republic using the student case studies and a number of readings in journals and books.

MAJOR READINGS

In addition to several books, journals and
articles we will read and analyze briefs and court decisions
for policymaking strategies and results.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three short papers and oral presentations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Regular attendance and participation in seminar discussions required. At least one course in a law-related subject. Instructions for applying for admission to class will be posted on Prof. Craig's office door, Rm. 213 PAC, one week prior to preregistration for Spring courses.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Craig, B; Times: .T..... 1:30PM- 4:00PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 2, Fr: 0; Major Preference Given; Permission of Instructor Required.

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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