This course provides an introduction to the American legal system, covering key legal principles, institutions, and processes. Students will examine fundamental areas of law, judicial decision-making, and constitutional interpretation. The course concludes with an exploration of landmark Supreme Court cases and their impact on civil rights, liberties, and legal reform.
POLS 146: The American Legal System
Program
Attributes
Diversity Domestic,
Subfield: American Politics,
Social Sciences,
Appropriate for First-year Students