History 3802 - The Supreme Court in American Life, 1789-2006

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Washington University in St Louis

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From Marbury vs. Madison in the early 19th century to Dred Scott vs. Sanford on the eve of the Civil War and, more recently, Roe vs. Wade or Bush vs. Gore, the Supreme Court-its composition, its rulings, and their legitimacy-has provoked intense, widespread legal, political, even ethical debate. This course is an historical survey of the Supreme Court's history and of the Court's broader resonance in American life and society, from the court's first session in 1789 to the present.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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