2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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