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3.00 Credits
Offers an introduction to the fundamental features of the Supreme Court and its Constitutional jurisprudence. In particular, students will examine through a case-study approach the evolution of judicial review, separation of powers, powers of the President and Congress, the evolution of federalism, the national commerce power, and national taxing and spending powers.
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3.00 Credits
The American Founders established a Supreme Court to resolve all cases and controversies arising under the federal Constitution and its subsequent laws and treaties. This Court would serve primarily as an appellate tribunal, a court of last resort, reviewing and remanding, reversing or upholding the rulings of lower courts in both the federal and state judiciaries. In this course we will examine those elements of the appellate process on constitutional law, including the Court's review of petitions of certiorari, of merits briefs and the corresponding amici briefs and oral argument.
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3.00 Credits
Offers an introduction to Supreme Court's role in the protection of individual rights, due process, and the equal protection of the laws. In particular, students will examine through a case study approach the evolution of the Court's jurisprudence in cases pertaining to civil rights and individual freedoms protected under the Constitution of the United States.
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3.00 Credits
Problem areas and doctrinal evolution in the judicial protection of First Amendment freedoms. Among specific subjects to be examined will be: free speech and press, free exercise of religion, state aid to religious schools, regulation of obscenity, freedom of association, and regulation of subversive activity.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of the notes of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and the alternative proposals for the organization of the National Government. Examination of the merits of arguments both for and against the adoption of the Constitution and the records of the creation and adoption of the Bill of Rights in the First Congress. This course is offered concurrently with POS 5637; graduate students will have additional work.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of various approaches to theorizing about the Concept of Law. The Natural Law, Legal and Analytical Positivist, Sociological, Realist, and Critical Legal Studies approaches will be studied. In addition, concepts of Justice will be considered.
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1.00 Credits
Special "real-world" encounters programs designed for the individual student. Student must contact their advisor one semester in advance of desired date for internship. Graded on a satisfactory / unsatisfactory basis only. Permission is required.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of the notes of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and the alternative proposals for the organization of the National Government. Examination of the merits of arguments both for and against the adoption of the Constitution and the records of the creation and adoption of the Bill of Rights in the First Congress. This course is offered concurrently with POS 4602; graduate students will have additional work.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the graduate study of political science. It concerns "scope" more than "method," and the range is broad, focusing on what political scientists do--teach, research, advise, and serve. Concerns embrace every conceivable level--local, regional, national, cultural, global, planetary.
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3.00 Credits
Course content includes an overview of the institutions and processes of the American political system, the trend and tendencies of political behavior, and the diverse theoretical understandings of American government in the world of political science. Focus is on understanding and critically evaluating interpretations of the structure and function of our governmental system, including: the three branches of government, elections, political socialization and civic engagement,representation, political parties, and interest mobilization.
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