POLS 510 - Theories of Constitutional Interpretation

Institution:

Saint Louis University-Main Campus

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

Course explores justification for the judicial review in the U.S. Why, in a democratic system, do unelected judges possess the power to invalidate laws approved through the democratic process? Students read historical, legal, philosophical, and empirical works and develop their own ideas about the role of constitutional courts. Prerequisite: one American politics course

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.slu.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 977-2222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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