POLS-H348 Honors Supreme Court Seminar
Explores the role and function of the United States Supreme Court in our governmental system. Concentrates on how the Court makes decisions, as well as the Court's relationship to the other branches of government. Topics include the nomination and appointment process, case selection, the role of the Chief, role of advocates, and role of amici. Second half of the course uses cases on the Court's current docket as the primary focus of study. Students act as attorneys and present oral arguments. Other students act as Justices, questioning the attorneys, and then conferencing to decide the case.
Prerequisite
Take
POLS-225. Honor students with 3.3 GPA or higher. Junior status or above required.