PSCI 217 - American Constitutionalism II: Rights and Liberties

Institution:

Williams College

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

A recurring question will be the relevance of the undemocratic nature of the federal courts. Should the judiciary see itself as a tribune of the powerless primarily responsible for restraining the political branches? Or, alternatively, should it generally defer to the people's elected representatives? Some specific issues addressed will be abortion, affirmative action, capital punishment, same-sex marriage, and freedom of speech and religion. While the reading consists largely of Supreme Court cases, we will pay close attention to the broader social and political context surrounding these cases.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Political Science 216 or permission of instructor

Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.williams.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 597-3131

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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