POL 3163 Law, Courts, and Politics

Three hours (On Campus)

An examination of the relationship between law, courts, and politics in American society. Students will become familiar with competing theories on the origins of law, and how these theories explain contemporary understandings of law. Students also study the American legal system and profession, the structure and limits of the federal and state courts, and consider the intersection of law, politics, and society in specific substantive areas. Meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum.

Prerequisite: POL 1013
Offered on campus Spring semester (odd-numbered years)