POL 285 - The U.S. Supreme Court

An examination of political issues and themes related to the U.S. Supreme Court. The course examines the Court’s history and development as a political institution, its role in public policy, and the relationship of the federal judiciary to other aspects of the political system. Other topics covered include the judicial appointment process and judicial decision making.

Prerequisite: POL 102 or POL 103 or consent of instructor.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
3 credits
Fall

Esse non videri — “To be, not to seem.”

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POL 285 - The U.S. Supreme Court