PS 340 - Politics of the Judicial Process

(3.00 cr.)

Introduces students to the politics of the judicial process, how it works at national, state, and local levels, and the relationships between the judiciary and other components of the US political system. It typically covers topics such as the organization of courts, selection of judges, judicial decision-making and policy-making, and distinctions between state and federal court systems as well as appellate and trial courts.

Sessions Typically Offered: Varies
Years Typically Offered: Varies