POL 365 - Constitutional Law: The American System (American Politics & Public Policy) (1)

Structure and function of the American judicial system and its role in constitutional interpretation. The court’s role in three great conflicts that have shaped the American experience: (1) nation vs. states-the struggle for sovereignty, (2) Congress vs. President-the struggle for supremacy over national policy, and (3) government vs. business-the struggle over government regulation of the economy. Prerequisites: POL 172 and junior standing. Alternate years.
(Social Science)