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Theresa J. Squatrito
POL S 360
Seattle Campus
Growth and development of the United States Constitution as reflected in decisions of the Supreme Court; political, social, and economic effects. Offered: jointly with LSJ 360.
Class description
Description: This course is the first of a two-quarter introduction to American Constitutional Law. The course examines the constitutional foundations of the American political and legal systems. Participants will examine the political and legal processes that have shaped constitutional development from the founding to the present. The focus of the course is Supreme Court decisions on judicial review, state/federal relations, executive and legislative powers, separation of powers, and economic regulation.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Case by case analysis of US Supreme Court jurisprudence and general introduction to US Supreme Court processes and concepts, using lecture, discussion, and brief writing.
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
Midterm Exam 20% Papers 30% Final Exam 30% Quiz Section Participation/Assignments 20%
