Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: Political Science

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: POLITICS OF THE JUDICIARY ***** Explores the role of courts and judges in American politics. Will illustrate major characteristics of judicial institutions in the U.S. and provide understanding of forces influencing judicial decisions. Will cover federal and state organization of trial and appellate courts, judicial selection methods, and the politics of judicial decision-making. ***** Enrollment limited to 75.