PBPL 864 - Supreme Court

Institution:

Trinity College

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For much of its recent history, the Supreme Court has been called upon to resolve many complex and often controversial public policy questions. The current term is no exception. By July of 2004, the Court will decide cases on a diverse set of issues, including the constitutionality of the Pledge of Allegiance, the rights of death row inmates, the constitutionality of campaign finance laws, and the rights of disabled Americans. The purpose of this course is two-fold: (1) to understand the role of the Supreme Court as a policy making branch of government and (2) to use decisions in the current term, many of which will be handed down during the time our course will meet in June and July, as a means of assessing the scope of the Court's power to shape public policy in areas where there is little political consensus. Readings will include texts and articles on the role of the Supreme Court and several of the cases decided this term. 1.00 units, Lecture

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1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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